This is Joey’s rose. Well, it used to be. It’s right at nose level, and the first time Joey saw it he actually stopped and smelled the rose. No, I’m not kidding! He looked back at me like he was saying “Did you see this, Mom”. Then he hopped like he does when he gets really excited, and he had a pep to his step as we went further into the back yard to…you know. For days every time we went to the backyard he would stop and sniff.

Today he didn’t. He walked past without even a glance. He wasn’t in a rush. He just didn’t notice it. I think he’s been spending too much time with his humans. Notice the beauty around you, and take a moment to enjoy it today.

Posted by:Beth Urban-Purtell