Emil and Missy

Our friend Emil is leaving this morning and Missy and I went down early to say good-bye to him.  Emil had a little bit of Bologna left and he got right down to giving Missy her final lesson in "will-power".  

As you know, "will-power" is not Missy's strong suit.  Missy is all about "now-power". But little-by-little Emil has been working with her.  He was always very firm and patient with her, even when she messed up. This morning she got her final lesson.  I'm so proud of Missy - she really is a smart little dog.  And I'm so proud of Emil.  

At the end of the lesson, he asks for her paw - just to make sure she didn't forget that trick.  Watching Emil love on Missy at the very end just melts my heart.    

I'm sad that we won't be able to visit with Emil at his house down the street, but we'll be visiting him in his new home soon. 

This is the video of Emil and Missy from this morning.  Emil and Missy

Emil always comes out to see us as we leave.  It's one of my favorite memories of spending time to him.  💗