My friend is leaving. She is giving her jack russel puppy, Billy, to her "husband". Tomorrow morning I leave for philly. They will be gone when I get back.
My heart hurts. I have become very attached to Billy. I met him before he could see, when he was eating from a bottle. About six weeks old. Since then he has turned into a jack russel puppy. A mouth on legs, with sharp teeth. I want to take him, but I don't think it is right. I hate the thought of him living with a backward cracker from louisianna, but even backward crackers can love, and Billy will definitely keep him occupied. And I think he will take good care of Billy. And I just don't think it is right for me to take him, even though I want to so badly.
And I am going to miss my friend and her sons very much. And I know it isn't going to be easy for them in paris. No matter where you go, there you are. But her mom is there, she has an apartment there, and there is no language barrier. Funny that she doesn't like french people. She says they only care about themselves and their money. People from north africa,she says, take care of each other more. Maybe it is another example of how having money makes you want to protect it, and having no money makes you want to protect what really matters; friends and family.
I am blessed to have met her. She wants something to remember me by, and I have no idea what to give her. It's not like I have a lot of things in my truck that I dont need and use. I have about 12 square feet of storage space, and another 24 square feet to sleep in, sometimes covered.
So nothing stays the same. The only constant is change. Another chapter is about to start for me. I look forward to it with joy. I know god has good stuff in store for me. I have a lot to give, and he will bring the souls into my life who will gain from me, and I from them. That's how it works.
Oh yeah, if there is anyone who likes button flys, please tell me why. I have one pair of shorts with a button fly. I only wear them when I do laundry. I can't imagine why anyone would like them, except maybe young women because they are difficult to get into. Levi strauss has had them for a long time. It is the first thing I check when I buy jeans. Give me a nice zipper,and I am happy. Simple things for simple minds, right?
No worries. Clear skys and cool breezes make the heart happy. Keep the faith, and create love where you live.
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