Mittens

[Dempsy's Mom]

Last night we had a small blizzard.  Year end book work is here and our computer is out by the big window facing the highway.  From time to time I would watch the cars go by and the snow flurrying around them.  Most cars were moving right along.  Then a car drove by at a snails pace and I said "You people are gonna get wacked in the hindend if you don't pick it up. " Just then a pickup came up behind them and luckily slowed to a crawl behind them.  Soon they were out-of-sight and I thought to myself, "To bad you people don't just give it up.  You could always stop here," I thought.  Well ... it wasn't but a minute later this man was lurking outside my window.  Instinctively I knew who it was.  I opened the door and to his surprise I said, "Come on in!"  He informed me his wife was in the car and they had a small dog.  For a second I thought maybe they were in the ditch, but luckily they were in the driveway.  So in they came and their dog was medium sized and wonderful.  She was long haired black springer and maybe a lab mix.  Absolutely a non-issue, well behaved dog. Her name was Mittens because she was a rescue they adopted from Michigan, the "Mitten State."   Elsie had some rules she had to set down and once set and understood Elslie was fine.  Dempsy was just delighted to have Mittens join us for the evening.  They kept Mittens on a leash, but Elsie and Dempsy had to show off and do zoomies.  Good grief.  We had coffee and they told us they were traveling back from Wisconsin to Pierre, SD.  A young couple - married 3 years - Jacob and Leah.  They were driving a 2 wheel car and the snow was flying and they couldn't see the road.  The wind kept up and increased while we visited.  We offered them a room, but they checked the weather and it seemed like it was going to clear ...  by mid-night.  So I set them up in the TV room.  Put the laptop in there for ease in checking the weather and blankets.  Informed them that there was coffee yet and that Mittens was welcome on the couches.  Gave Mittens a snack.  If the weather didn't clear they were free to just hang out and we would see them in the morning.  I listened to the wind blow as I went to bed and then during the night it was quiet.  They left during the night.  Elsie & Demps were looking for Mittens when we came down this morning.  Dumb me - I wish I would of taken a picture, but I missed the opportunity.  Bummer.

That was a great New Years Day!  I am telling ya the year end was wonderful and the New Year started with love, compassion, understanding, trust, friendship... all the good things.  I hope it keeps up all year long. 

Edited January 2, 2017 by Dempsy's Mom

[Hillscreek]

What a heart warming story. Lovely way to begin the New year!

[Sam I Am]

Good stuff Lori! Unfortunately not many people would welcome strangers into their home. And with a dog! Demps and Elsie no doubt thought this was great fun. May 2017 bring you good crops, healthy calves, and not to many strays ......cause I know they won't be strays for long.

[Dempsy's Mom]

They said when the adopted their dog her name was Kitten. ? So they thought ok - Mitten will work and it's not a real adjustment.  thought that was cute. 

[hheldorfer]

You're a saint, Lori.  Those people will remember your kindness for the rest of their lives.

 

[sanford]

Lori, that was the most heartwarming "It was a dark and stormy night" story Ive heard in ages!?

If we knew your address, Ruffy and I would be sure drive by and "arrange" for car trouble at the foot of your driveway!?

[Sam I Am]

Mmmm...good idea Sanford! This is our chance for a Cairn Forum reunion. get that coffee pot going Lori....also kind of like home made cinnamon buns!

[hheldorfer]

Hmmmm . . . there's an idea.  What are the chances we'd *all* be driving through South Dakota and *all* our cars would end up at Lori's place?  

[tlwtheq]

2 hours ago, Dempsy's Mom said:

They said when the adopted their dog her name was Kitten. ? So they thought ok - Mitten will work and it's not a real adjustment.  thought that was cute. 

Funny.  The rescue bunny we adopted this past year came with the name "Kitten".  We didn't rename her.  It still feels weird calling a bunny "Kitten".

[Account Deleted]

As an ex-Michigander...how do you know your friend is from Michigan? When they hold up their hand, in a shape of a mitten, and point to where they are from....,?

Me, that would be pinky side near base of the hand....west side is the best side....✋

[Malcolm's Dad]

I've mentioned before there is sign down the road from your house. It says turn left at the third house, the lady there will take care you. Before it was animals that were taken care of. This time it was humans. You are such a loving person.

[pkcrossley]

your got the new year off to a good start for all of us.

[kieiras mom]

God has given you a wonderful caring spirit and trust. Oh that spirit existed in more of us humans. Wonderful story and should be repeated and remembered by all of us who were touched by your kindness.