Post dinner, Joyce, my self-adopted sister, and I meet up to enjoy the routine of our social distancing walk. The best of jaunts serves up the finest of dessert for both of us. This special treat is not filled with calories but the core value of “care-by-he’s” – namely the he’s, Mr. BoGo and Master Mark.
Yesteryear’s musical was “Stop The World, I Want To Get Off”. Today’s lament is “Start The World, I Want To Get On With My Life”. Mr. BoGo and Master Mark are the combining refrain of both – “Whatever The World Starts, I Want To Resound That Nothing Stops My Life”!!!
Joyce and I always meet this duo along the same stretch of road. Before even hitting the spot, we wonder if we’ll be blessed with the delicacy of their spirit. In this, often, woe is me, grumpy world, Mr. Bogo and Master Mark are the rare chorus of “Give Thanks and Praise”.
Mr. BoGo and Master Mark always pause their evening excursion to inquire how we are doing. It’s not a “how’s life treating you” chat. It’s a “isn’t life a beautiful bestowal of blessings, even if they’re sprinkled amongst some weeds” conversation. Each and every meeting, Mr. BoGo’s tail and Master Mark’s joyous eyes relay the message that they are sincerely excited to cross our path and lives.
Appreciation, gratitude and thanksgiving are meant to be shared, not hoarded; and during each brief encounter, Mr. BoGo and Master Mark somehow sow these seeds. Wisdom delivered, they run and ride full steam ahead. Never do they longingly look behind at who (or what) is past. Rather, with glorious expectation they look forward to the blessing of who (or what) tomorrow will bring.
Oh, in case you haven’t guessed, Mr. BoGo is a four pawed chocolate labradoodle. Master Mark, with his two prosthetic legs, is the champion of life who races his scooter by Mr. BoGo’s side.
Uplifted in a Broken Down World 