Dear List, For any of you that are tired of "Stevie" stories please just push delete. I shared this story with a couple of list friends this afternoon about Stevie's trip to the ocean and was encouraged to post it.
A dear friend of mine, invited Stevie and I to come on a picnic last Wednesday. When we arrived at his house, which is about an hour and a half away from me, he was there ready, with a picnic basket packed and a big blanket. Stevie hopped into his truck and away we went to a very private beach. Stevie has not been to the beach since last summer and I wondered if he would remember how much he loved it. Stevie has had a rocky road since his accident in January. Well when we arrived he leaped out of the truck and we had a lovely picnic on the grass leading to the beach. My friend had thought of everything, from food to a lovely bottle of wine and a big raw bone for Stevie!! After supper, we proceeded to make our way to the water. The tide was almost all the way out, so there was a long expanse of sand. My friend and I stood back in amazement and watched my now completely well, big beautiful boy, chase the waves and leap into the cold Atlantic waters. He lapped at the salty liquid and just as quickly sneezed it out!! I have to admit that I was in tears watching my "big puppy" running and playing, without a care in the world. The beach was always special to us last year and now that he is well and healthy it is even more so!! My friend knew exactly what would lift my spirits and Stevie's exuberance made my heart very full! I thank God each and every day for my gentle giant and I do appreciate him more than I can say. Karen and Stevie NB,Canada --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.484 / Virus Database: 282 - Release Date: 27/05/2003
