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Unconditional Love

February 9, 2016 3 Comments

Unconditional Love

By Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher

When I look at Lucy, I’m content. When her big brown eyes stare up at me and she tilts her tiny head, my face lights up like a Christmas tree.

When Lucy sleeps in her bed breathing calmly and surrounded by her toys, it’s precious. To hold her and snuggle is a joy in itself.

I never imagined I could feel such love for another.

When I hand Lucy her toy and she runs around the house excited because it’s her favorite stuffed animal over the others, I know what it’s like to be a mother.

A mother to my Shih-Tzu.

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  1. Carinna Botelho Howard says

    February 9, 2016 at 8:36 am

    Sometimes a dog’s love is stronger than anybody’s and vice versa. Good read.

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  2. Bobby Warner says

    February 9, 2016 at 11:52 am

    A nice, quiet little tale of love. Charming.

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  3. Rick Burkimsher says

    February 9, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I totally understand what you are saying here. The reason I understand is I also get to feel the same things for our little Lucy every day.

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