How did I get so lucky?

Do you ever just sit back and ask yourself "how did I get so lucky?" I find myself asking myself this question all the time. I am a single mom which I look at as a HUGE accomplishment. I own a beautiful house and have a job that I absolutely love and employees that respect and admire me. I do not struggle to take care of my daughter or my dogs. Now, don't get me wrong- we don't live a life of extreme luxury but they do not go without!

My daughters dad and I are great friends and our families are very close. My daughter gets the benefit of being a part of both families as one without being exposed to stress, arguments, etc (her dad and I make great friends- we do not make great partners).

It seemed that luck was also on my side with Goldie. How did I get so lucky with this doodle? She is the PERFECT dog. Will she always be or is she waiting to bust out of her shell at a different time? Haha

Goldie is incredible with kids. She is so incredible with kids that I've started looking into Therapy Dog programs in my area. I think I'd like to use her as a therapy dog for grieving children. My heart is really being tugged in that direction. Not only is she good with kids, she is incredibly smart, so quick to train, she is very calm and mellow and I have never even heard her bark. My daughter once asked me "is Goldie's barker broken?" HAHA!