Up in the morning, early as usual, and out to let my pup (Maddie) out to use the bathroom. All of the sleepiness left me as I felt the freezing november rain on my head. I love the crisp air and the northwest rain, even at 6:30 in the morning. Tody is a good day. I woke to experience the enlightenment that the sun brings with every new journey across the sky, the breath of life that filled my lungs, to experience the unconditional love of a beautiful family…and the love of this flea bit rascal that depends on me. God is good, and to live is to give thanks.

Randy Brennan
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