Grouch Day-Oct 15
Grouch Day-Oct 15
Ron's uncle was deployed in Iraq, was wounded, and now recuperating at the Veteran's Hospital. We went around for a visit and were taken aback by the scene. They were in pain, but brave enough to hide it. It's not the physical pain that struck me, but the loneliness. That resulted in them being a grouch. Steve's uncle was irritant and easily frustrated. He complained about anything and everything. I decided I shouldn't judge him by what he says, but from where he was and why he is here.
Kong took a liking to him and would stay by him all the time making faces, placing his paws high on his chest and surprisingly he was the only one who escaped the soldier's ire. I thought it was best to let him be with him and Kong readily agreed with a nod. Good for him! When we were making our way out, Steve's uncle was breaking his façade of a grouch and petting the dog with all his heart and Kong was devouring the attention. They looked a happy family full of smiles. Strange are the ways of the world! Sometimes nothing compares to company!
nationalday @ 11:25 Tags: Grouch+Day 15+oct oct+15

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