thoughtful thursday

new friend meeting new friend is a sight to behold!  one friend's doggie died last summer. as one who lives alone, she had lost her closest companion. although she was never pushed, in time she was gently urged to consider getting another doggie. this discussion ended with me saying, "it will happen when the time is right and when you least expect it".  another friend rescues dogs and cats.  she gets calls from everyone in town asking her to help them with getting them a dog/cat, getting a new home for a pet they can no longer care for, how to take care of their dog/cat.  just by chance the three of us found ourselves at lunch together recently. it just happened the friend who helps with animals knew of a doggie she thought the dog-less friend would do well with.  after lunch we visited the home of the person seeking to have her doggie adopted.  the wee doggie was presented to her potential new human.  after she was settled in my friend's arms, the two looked intently at each other.  the doggie was immediately calm and content.  with eyes half closed, the way a happy doggie does, she reached up and licked my friend's face. my friend accepted these licks!  this was amazing because she doesn't like doggies to lick her face!  instant love!  instant bond!  the three of us witnessing this moment were grinning from ear to ear.  new friends had found each other! we were all giddy with joy; although no more so than the two who were absolutely engrossed in each other. friendship when you least expect it!  a sight to behold!