And then there was Molly

May 27, 2009 -

Molly, a recent, and supposedly temporary addition to my family, is laying thoroughly exhausted in her bed. Rosso, too, has settled down for the night. I keep waffling on what to do with her. When she's happily bouding at my feet when I'm busy, I can't wait to find her a family. Rosso and I have maybe gotten old, but this little whipper-snapper seems too much for us. But this morning hearing my daughter squeal with delight playing hide and seek with Molly, or tonight watching Rosso playing tug-of-war with Molly with quite a puppy-like vigor, the door to my heart cracks open a little and I wonder if there's room for Molly in our lives. I've intentionally kept her at a distance. She is, after all, supposed to leave. But there are times I hold her in my lap, and feel her lean in to me and I adore this little someone. I marvel at her. At how her little heart gives her the persistence to draw Rosso finally into play, or with me in wedging her way into my heart. There is something about this wise, gentle pup that touches something deep inside. She seems to fill a purpose. If I'm honest with myself, I want Molly here with us. I couldn't bear not to be able to look into those remarkable eyes that seem to reflect a calm serenity that's almost palpable. Yes, my friends are teasing me. They knew it all along. I'm smitten. ~ Shana

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