The Adventures of Mary Anne and Penny
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Penny and I arrived at the entrance quite accustomed to our favorite place. She was off leash so dashed ahead of me. Our usual welcoming committee was not there, which gave me pause, but I kept on walking. As I got close to the left-hand bend in the path, I began hearing some noise that…
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I no longer needed a leash; Penny knew my mind before I did. She sat at my knee, waiting. I stopped a moment and listened to my heart and knew it was time to go, so off we went. We stepped across the threshold, onto the path and paused. I closed my eyes and breathed…
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It was difficult, outside in my world and inside where I grappled with consequences. I was not happy with myself that I was anxious. With clear memories of him and the peace I had when I was with him did not stick with me here. I felt like I was failing and yet I could…
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After our last visit, I found some reluctance in me to venture there again. Nonsense I know, but that Dragon was so unexpected. What could be next? Penny, however, showed no reticence whatsoever and bounded to the door when I got up from my chair. Out we went. I was surprised at the day, sunny…
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I spent several days processing the events with the elephants. Penny didn’t seem to be in any hurry to back either. She slept a lot and stayed nearby. I was not agitated, and my mind was calmer than usual. The Place was changing me. I liked what was happening. However, this morning I woke with…
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It was late and I was tired, but so restless and worn I could not sleep. “Lord, can I come there and sleep tonight? You said anytime, so I would like to come. I don’t want to be here now.” I did not hear a no, only an increasing desire to go. I decided to…
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After our recent special time at Pond Place, I wondered what might be in store for us today. No such wondering for Penny, she was eager to be off. So, we did. Arriving, we found the Troupe waiting for us. We went through what has become our greeting ritual, with me taking special care to…
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Penny and I entered, what I now consider my special place, with ease and anticipation. The Troupe was waiting for us as well as Jesus. Penny, being of faster feet, got her jump-snuggle-wiggle-lick hug first. I felt such joy watching them love each other. Creator and creature, perfect. She jumped down and moved to her…
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The day here was cold, cloudy, blustery, a typical January day. I was looking forward to having time in the Pond Place to warm up, inside and out. Penny shook herself, to warm up(?), and ran to the door. Out we went, but only had a few steps into the warm energizing air. She shook…
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After the gentle time with Mary, I wondered what was in store for us today. Only one way to learn, step out to find out. When we stepped on the path I turned around, curious again about how this place was kept separate from the world outside. I let Penny run, confident in her safety,…