The artwork above was done by Monte Woods. It is an image of our beloved Mika. It hangs at Paul's work. Mika's image also can be found in Paul's artwork, we're talking a couple hundred paintings. Her image sits at the bottom of our pool. I'm not going to say that she is Paul's favorite dog, but I can safely say she is adored.
Mika is our first border collie. She came to live with us 3 months after the devastating loss of our beloved Belle, a golden retriever. We were a golden retriever family. Until Mika.
We switched to a border collie after Paul stayed with a friend in Chicago who had a border collie. He observed how loyal this dog was to his friend. When his friend rested, the dog rested. When his friend went outside, his dog by his side. When his friend threw a ball, the dog fetched.
This might describe all dogs or a least most dogs, but the border collie comes with the mother of all canine work ethics. And in Mika's eyes, Paul is boss. When Paul stands, Mika stands. When Paul sits, Mika sits. She sleeps with one eye open, ever ready should Paul pick up a Frisbee or tennis ball.
Every day Mika more than earns her place in Paul's heart - and in mine.
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