Canine Conundrum

Why is it that a dog will happily eat rat innards,

munch on the carcasses of long-dead critters

and even lap up their own vomit..

(not to mention exhibit an unhealthy interest in the cat's litterbox)

But will REFUSE to swallow a clean, sanitary, necessary pill.

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Our Gunner had a mysterious laceration on his backside along with some scratches

on his legs. We took him into the vet and since the procedure to close up the cut required anesthesia,

we had his dewclaws removed at the same time. So poor Gunner

is laid up for awhile. He is quite put-out that he can't run free and gnaw

off the bandages and stitches. We are getting tricky at crushing up his medicine 

and hiding it in various formerly forbidden foods.  

Let Me Explain...

First of all, I have to clarify by answering my own question from my "Full Disclosure" post. I really don't remember most of the crazy, exhausting, draining, difficult, sleepless, discouraging times during the peak years as a Mormon Mother of Many. When I read my own journal it's like someone else wrote it--

and I feel really sorry for the poor woman! 

And let me add that I am glad I put it all in writing--now I can look back and see what I was really going through and see very clearly that faith and prayers and gumption saw me through. Now that I am past those tough years,  I  feel such gratitude for the challenges that helped me in the refining process and brought me to a deeper love for the amazing children I was blessed to mother. So, I really do have a warm and fuzzy memory of those years but the written record to remind me of the journey.

As for the "Liken" post--I have to say that before we had a dog, I would read the scripture in Proverbs 26:11--or listen to it referenced in a lesson or talk, and barely give it a thought. But now, I have a very graphic reaction. It brings so much more meaning to it for me. I consider my "follys" and the way I have such a hard time giving up bad habits--especially every New Year's when I am pondering on possible resolutions and I realize I am repeatedly striving to overcome the same weaknesses year after year. Now, I can think of my sugar addiction as puke and my gag reflex kicks in...well, you get the picture. So, don't you think it is a very powerful image to help us overcome our weaknesses?

 You're welcome.