As I have said, this decision to adopt this 14 year old dog, George, is one I am questioning. However, I must admit there have been two splendid moments I would have missed if I had not been outside with him.
One is not just one moment but an every evening "moment." When I take George out the back door for his final outing, he insists on walking across to the golf course. In that lovely open space the stars are unbelievably clear. We live west of the city and the ambient light does not significantly interfere with the stars. The trees and streetlights interfere out the front door but with taking the extra steps in back onto the fairway I have an incredible view of the expanse of sky. Venus is like the landing lights on an airplane. Other groups of stars twinkle brightly. Without George I might not have ventured out that far onto the golf course at night.
The other was truly a "one time" moment. Yesterday George and I were again out back where we have a lovely view of these desert mountains. There had been thunderstorms in and out all morning and we were out between the raindrops. Suddenly above the mountains was a beautiful rainbow! Yes, here in Las Vegas in May---a rainbow! First it covered about half the left sky ; then it completed the full arc; and then as the storm clouds moved the right arc was the last part visible.
Thank you, George.
And, mostly, thank you, God, for the wonders of your created world. Thank you for the rainbow sign of your covenant with your ancient people. And more especially thank you for your new covenant in communion and in your promises to be with us always.
Blessings-Penny
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