Day 1131

There are certain “someone’s” in life who you would choose for various adventures on the journey. Lilly and Ranger, although having little choice at the onset, often choose to spend their moments side-by-side. It would seem that they find comfort and companionship when they are together.

We all have a cast of characters in our story. For me, the roles loved ones play on my stage are varied and sometimes surprising. There are those who I want on my adventures, while others are needed for the quiet times. Some play the part of trusted confidant while a few pick up the pom-poms and cheer me on with my escapades. All are treasured.

It occurred to me that with my own cadre of individuals being there for ME, I have a huge responsibility for taking on a role on other’s stages. I need to step up when friends and family write me into their scripts. Although I try my hardest to be there for others, I sometimes lack the insight, time or awareness of their needs. Perhaps, I need to revisit the necessity of empathy when there is a need…putting myself more fully in their shoes. It is a good goal for me.

Lilly and Ranger don’t need a script, a stage or a director. They simply know, somewhere deep down, that their littermate makes life better no matter what. I am lucky enough to have a few “littermates” in my life like that! I just have to be the “Lilly” to my “Rangers” more often. It is all about the give-and-take of caring and love!