Puppy Blossoms: Stony Plain Farmer's Day Parade 2009

Monday, June 1, 2009

Stony Plain Farmer's Day Parade 2009

It was one year ago, almost to the day, that we participated in the Farmer's Day Parade in Stony Plain and on Saturday, we marched in the parade again. We had a very good turn out of volunteers and their dogs, and even had Caper and Elliott, two of our 2009 working Autism Service dogs and their families walk in the parade with us. It was very special to see the two dogs working with their families and to witness the joy in the children they were with as we walked in the parade together.

May 30, 2009 Farmer's Day Parade

June 1, 2008 Farmer's Day Parade

Clipper

Elliott - Working Autism Service Dog

Caper and Elliott with their families as we were about to turn left down the next street through Stony Plain

Leah gave me a ride back to my car at the end of the parade. This is Breton wrestling with Schooner, her brother, in the backseat on the way to dropping us off. Schooner is a true host by allowing her to beat him up in his car.

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Puppy Blossoms

By Shannon Northcott

You were given a seedling for one year to foster and help grow. Most seed packets come with instructions, but instead they told you they would help cultivate the young life in your care and one year later, when it blossomed you would give it back. They were looking for an extraordinary flower and only that type could do. You knew the standards were high, but felt the odds were favourable.

Roses, Baby’s Breath and Forget-Me-Not's mean love, but wouldn’t do.

Marigolds are comforts of the heart, and Junipers symbolize protection.

Ivy represents friendship; Lilies and Orchids, beauty; and the Daisy innocence.

Although these flowers would bring joy and love to the lives they touched, they couldn't do the job.

You doted over the life in your care, nurtured and helped it to grow.

Just before it blossomed, they tested the flower that was going to open. They said you did your job well and that it wasn’t your fault but this flower doesn't fit here.

There are many bouquet's of extraordinary flowers, and as much as you wanted your flower to belong there to, it does not.

Your flower will bloom because of your love, patience and guidance. This precious blossom belongs to the many beautiful bouquets of love, comfort, friendship, beauty and innocence.