[Oagdu] Fwd: [Juno-l] a loan from God

[Aleeha Dudley]

Just a cute poem. Might be a tear jerker, so beware. 
Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas 
Vice President, Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users 
Vice President, Ohio Association of Blind Students 
Both proud divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio 
Email: blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com <mailto:blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com> 
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. 
“The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” - Arabian proverb 

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> To: <juno-l at screenreview.org>
> Date: January 19, 2015 at 4:24:56 PM EST
> Subject: [Juno-l] a loan from God
> From: Susan Harden via Juno-l <juno-l at lists.screenreview.org>
> Reply-To: Susan Harden <sharden12 at tampabay.rr.com>
> 
> God promised at the birth of time,
> A special friend to give,
> His time on earth is short, he said,
> So love him while he lives.
> 
> It may be six or seven years,
> Or twelve or then sixteen,
> But will you, till I call him back,
> Take care of him for me?
> 
> A wagging tail and cold wet nose,
> And silken velvet ears,
> A heart as big as all outdoors,
> To love you through the years.
> 
> His puppy ways will gladden you,
> And antics bring a smile,
> As guardian or friend he will,
> Be loyal all the while.
> 
> He'll bring his charms to grace your life,
> And though his stay be brief,
> When he's gone the memories,
> Are solace for your grief.
> 
> I cannot promise he will stay,
> Since all from earth return,
> But lessons only a dog can teach,
> I want you each to learn.
> 
> Whatever love you give to him,
> Returns in triple measure,
> Follow his lead and gain a life,
> Brim full of simple pleasure.
> 
> Enjoy each day as it comes,
> Allow your heart to guide,
> Be loyal and steadfast in love,
> As the dog there by your side.
> 
> Now will you give him all your love,
> Nor think the labor vain,
> Nor hate me when I come to call,
> To take him back again?
> 
> I fancy each of us would say,
> "Dear Lord, thy will be done,
> For all the joy this dog shall bring,
> The risk of grief we'll run.
> 
> "We'll shelter him with tenderness,
> We'll love him while we may,
> And for the happiness we've known,
> Forever grateful stay.
> 
> "But shall the angels call for him,
> Much sooner than we've planned,
> We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
> And try to understand."
> 
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