Feeding Three Puppies

--by sathsath, posted Dec 7, 2007

Earlier this month, I woke up to see a breathtaking view outside my balcony. The monsoon was full blown, the far off mountains showing their shades of green, the skyscape glowing in its majesty. It all looked like a celestial art gallery displaying unique colors in pastel shades, peppered by a rays of sun.

In morning prayers, I asked, "God, this day, I feel to do a good turn." That day was my fifty third birthday and I wanted an opportunity to share my gratitude.

My friends were after me to share the natures beauty with them, on this special day. And so I went with them, down a sloping trail, to descend in the company of beautifully flying crickets as I saw one settle on a rundown brick shack.

Suddenly, at the gate, appeared 3 puppies, hardly 3 weeks old. They were adorable, in white with random black dots uniform, but their faces showed despair. Perhaps they were hungry. I was helpless since I had nothing to feed and a bit upset that I couldn't help.

And right then, a hawker just happened to pass by, selling milk biscuits. I grabbed a few and started feeding the puppies from my hand, and in their hunger, they made a mad rush to eat it all, jostling each other as the thug among them wanted it all. But it was a ball for these puppies, and I so enjoyed being with them in that moment of my fifty third birthday.

It is a glorious day, to have an opportunity to serve.

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Posted by sathsath
Dec 7, 2007
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AURELIA wrote: What a good heart you have. I hope they find more food and do ok. You were very kind to celebrate their life on your birthday...:0) ~Aurelia

genevieveadell wrote: Happy, Happy, Birthday! I will raise a glass (of water) to your existence tonight at dinner. A good heart indeed.

katlampi wrote: Happy Birthday! And good for you for helping the puppies -- I love animal stories, as I am a huge Humane Society activist!

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