It’s not often the stars align for me. Of course by stars I mean energy, pain and mobility. Today they aligned. Which meant I got to do the most precious activity with my most precious friend.
I got to take Bella for a walk.
We just went to the fields by our house, no where special. But the walk was special. Bella was full of energy and I would walk along, realise I hadn’t heard her for a minute and turn to find her ripping up the grass. Her favourite activity that cannot be stopped, no matter how hard one tries. She bounces and spins in a circle while shredding the long grass, all with a huge smile on her face.
Eventually I’d whistle her tune and she’d come racing to me like I was the greatest thing in the field. She came to rip grass and celebrate with her mum.
The heavens opened towards the end of the walk and we were washed by the most refreshing downpour. Of course Bella hates rain but for me the walk couldn’t have had a better end. It was cleansing.
My mum was on the phone when I got home but when she was free she came and asked me how our walk was. I burst into tears saying ‘it was just so perfect, she was so happy!’ I cherish Bella so much, she keeps me company 24/7 and gives minimal fuss over the change in pace over the last few years. So to get to do our favourite activity together brings me nothing but joy.
Enjoy her goofy smile from her bouncy charge towards me.
