Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Buddha
One thing for sure, nature and animals can teach us so much...if only we listen. To live in the moment, not worry about yesterday or tomorrow. How much less stressful life would be. I watch them as they sleep, so peaceful - so content with the NOW. All is well in their world.
I believe God talks to us through his creations more than any other way. Reading the Bible is an interpretation of what you read, and who can say "they" have the key to understanding what every other person in the world interprets a different way?
Watching Portia with her babies is quite a "life" lesson in parenting. Each day she stays out of the crate a little more. When they make any kind of noise, she runs to see if all is OK. Once she observes it is, she goes back to doing whatever. How amazing to watch this little dog, who had no books to read, no doctor to tell her what to do, no family member's expertise to call upon, yet, she is doing her job as a mother, perfectly - without smothering or being controlling. Without question, it is a joy to watch her love them unconditionally, but a little sad knowing that at some time in the future she will allow them to move on to live a life of their own, without her.
I am so in awe of the natural progression of life. And thanks to Portia, she is giving me many awe moments these days.
I believe God talks to us through his creations more than any other way. Reading the Bible is an interpretation of what you read, and who can say "they" have the key to understanding what every other person in the world interprets a different way?
Watching Portia with her babies is quite a "life" lesson in parenting. Each day she stays out of the crate a little more. When they make any kind of noise, she runs to see if all is OK. Once she observes it is, she goes back to doing whatever. How amazing to watch this little dog, who had no books to read, no doctor to tell her what to do, no family member's expertise to call upon, yet, she is doing her job as a mother, perfectly - without smothering or being controlling. Without question, it is a joy to watch her love them unconditionally, but a little sad knowing that at some time in the future she will allow them to move on to live a life of their own, without her.
I am so in awe of the natural progression of life. And thanks to Portia, she is giving me many awe moments these days.
34 comments:
Good work, Portia! You lucky doggy mommie, you to have such a nice home with such nice people so you can be such am awesome mom!
Minka, thank you! Portia does so well, it just amazes me. She gives back more than she gets, for sure. xoxo
Oh my...I just want to scoop them up and give them kisses. Thanks for the great puppy pics!
Abby Creek Art, they do have that affect on one. They are just sooooooo LOVABLE! xoxo
Gail, thanks so much! xoxo
oh sixpence, they are amazing!! so simple and innocent. i showed my twelve year old and my fourteen year old and they were equally amazed at your fortune! seeing children and young animals is very reminding of the complexities that we carry around with us as a matter of course. some of those complexities are amazing beautiful lovely and precious in themselves but i think that sometimes they acquire their cache through their not being simple. big words!!! thanks for these stories. we want more. steven
Steven, thank you for the beautiful comment. I am thrilled your daughters are enjoying the simple and miraculous journey of these three amazing little wonders.
xoxo
Oh Sixpence, thank you for sharing your most precious darling pups with us. They do look so relaxed and happy.
Enjoy your week
Hugs
Carolyn
Carolyn, I love sharing these gorgeous puppies with you all. Love is all the better when shared with others...:)
Have a wonderful week! xoxo
Thanks so much for sharing all of this delicious cuddliness -- enjoy the puppy breath!!
Lola, I wish you all could reach through the screen and touch them, they feel like silk. I love cuddling them. xoxo
Oh my gosh I feel like crying.
What a beautiful caring mom she is. The babies are so gorgeous, I just want to pat their silky heads.
thanks honey,
xoxo
Portia is such a trooper!
So glad to see their eyes opening now...continue to enjoy the moment darling! ~xo*
Living in the moment....something I continually strive for. Why is it so difficult at times? ;)
I love the life lessons Portia is teaching you, and you are sharing (beautifully, I might add) here with us.
It's amazing for me to think of Portia and her puppies and to think that if I just trust my instinct, like she does, life might be much simpler. And happier, for all involved.
xox
Dustjacket, That's the way I feel when I look at them, like crying. I just love the silkiness of them, the way they have started cuddling up in my hands. They are just the sweetest and best. Thanks so much for stopping by. xoxo
Lenore, she sure is a trooper. I want them to stay just the way they are, then I could keep them.:) Since Portia does such a fantastic job as a mother, it would not be a problem if they would just stay little babies.:) I will continue to enjoy all the moments...:) xoxo
Jo, I don't know why it is that it is so hard to live in the moment. Maybe some do it much easier than I do. It seems I am always living in the past or future. Portia and Marelli teach me something new every day, and I hope they never stop. Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I'll give Portia and her babies a hug and kiss from you. :) xoxo
Sixp, can I please one of your babies, they are so cute!
Portia the yummy mummy.
They call it 'instinct' but I think it's a whole lot more.
They are super adorable.
Thank you for sharing such an important step in Portia's & her adorable pups' young lives!
Have a great week!
xxLOLA:)
we certainly can learn from animals and what a neat experience this is...thanks for sharing.
how absolutely breathtakingly beautiful - the babies - mommy - her love - their love - their needs her gifts - it's true - all creatures can learn from each other - and what more wonderful way than through sharing their loving experiences!
oh, and i WISH i could have just one of the little ones!!!
:)
How absolutely, adorable! Such amazing love...the photos are also amazing!
Nature, animals, love, all so intertwined in beauty!
~Calli
Oh, I just love getting to experience the puppies through your eyes! Portia is such a sweet girl and great Mum to her babies! What happened to humans that so many mothers don't have the nurturing instinct? Perhaps our lives are just too complicated and people too often are distracted from what is truly the most important thing: family.
Thanks for making my night. I can't get enough puppy pics!
They're all looking so cute and healthy! Don't you just love their pure and total innocence?!
Of course, animals don't really outgrow that... And that is why they deserve our gentle handling, empathy and respect. As far as I can tell, you're doing a fine job on all accounts!
Do you plan to keep any of the pups for yourself, or are you going to find them all good homes?
That is the single hardest thing for a person to do: live in the moment. Excellent post.
Oh they are such sweet bundles of joy!!!
How cute little baby puppies are, I wish I could pick them up and cuddle them.
Lovely connection. And the adorable pictures. Have a wonderful weekend!
I so agree...I learned so much watching our Dane Taylor take care of her pups. Taught me so much more about how to relate to a dog.
Oh such cuteness, I love them!
Rachel x
Just stopping in to see how the puppies are doing!! :) And you, of course.
they are sooo beautiful...so lovely and innocent, it swells the heart. I hope you share their updates...
hi Six! I think their biggest lesson of all is the ability to let go. Love that.. Let go. Take care of that issue... Let go. Eat that... Let go. Be in the moment at each instance, but then let go each time. Receiving unconditional love is the most wonderful feeling. xx
Hi darling...
just checking that you & the whole gang are doing well! I'm quite sure you all are!! KISSES***
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