The Christmas Puppy

I am having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit 

this year so I am going through the Christmas memories that

are stored away in my heart.  One of my most precious

of memories is the one of my darling little Scottie dog

named Bonnie Heather MacGregor.  Little Bonnie was

my first dog and she was also my Christmas present when

I was five years old.  

Bonnie and I grew up together.  She was my constant

companion who participated in every little adventure

I planned.  Bonnie patiently endured wearing little dresses

while I pushed her in a doll stroller.  I took her to my

kindergarten class for show and tell.  She was right by my

side when along with the neighborhood kids, I dug a 

 big hole in my parent's front yard hoping to find

Wonderland just like Alice.  And she was right by my

side when I cried myself to sleep after being punished

for digging that deep hole.

She went through elementary school days, Brownie Troop

meetings and more.  She was by my side when I practiced

ballet and wrote in my diary each night.  She was there when

I had my first kiss.  

Bonnie was the best Christmas present ever.  I have never

stopped missing her.  Bonnie died when I was 17.  We 

grew up together.  She taught me about loving a dog and I

treasure her memory to this day and will have a dog until

the day I die.  Merry Christmas dear little Bonnie.  I will

always love you.

Show and Tell

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley