You wake up, check your phone...
A reminder pops up that your dad's birthday is soon.
A reminder pops up that your dad's birthday is soon.
|
Oh man.
Every year this is such a struggle. What do you get the man who always says he doesn't need anything? What does he like? Fishing? Drinking coffee? watching sports with his dog... Wait a second! His dog, Lucy. Your mom brought her home as a puppy years ago and your dad grumbled about dog hair and the cost of vet bills. But before long, they became best buddies. He taught Lucy to catch popcorn in her mouth and he shows every visitor who comes over to the house. |
|
When he cooks scrambled eggs, he even makes one extra, just for Lucy.
He and Lucy are a team.
Suddenly, you know exactly what to get Dad for his birthday. You send in photos and within a week, a little wooden version of Lucy is delivered to your doorstep. She has been carefully carved and painted with the same spots and floppy ear as the real Lucy.
Your Dad doesn't make a big fuss when he opens it, but he puts it on the mantle in the living room and shows everyone who comes over. He says "Doesn't it look just like her?"
Years later, after she has lived a full happy life and passed on, your Dad will look up at the mantle, pick up the carving, and remember the little dog that he taught to catch popcorn.
He and Lucy are a team.
Suddenly, you know exactly what to get Dad for his birthday. You send in photos and within a week, a little wooden version of Lucy is delivered to your doorstep. She has been carefully carved and painted with the same spots and floppy ear as the real Lucy.
Your Dad doesn't make a big fuss when he opens it, but he puts it on the mantle in the living room and shows everyone who comes over. He says "Doesn't it look just like her?"
Years later, after she has lived a full happy life and passed on, your Dad will look up at the mantle, pick up the carving, and remember the little dog that he taught to catch popcorn.
|
Copyright © 2017 Timber Pets & Pam Cameron