"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."~Anatole France
When I was a little girl, my parents gave me a duckling for Easter. I was so excited to finally have a pet to call my own! I, affectionately, named him Ducky Lucky and we were very close. He grew to be a large duck almost overnight. I can vividly remember standing at the screen door in our kitchen and seeing Ducky Lucky on the other side quacking frantically for me to come out. He loved for me to toss him saltine crackers. Sometimes, he'd chase after me all over our yard when he saw that I had a few in my hand. He frightened me a few times because he was so aggressive...he wanted his crackers right then and there!!! Sometimes, I'd be in my little plastic pool in our backyard, and Ducky Lucky would hop in with me! The fun soon came to a screeching halt because he'd do his business in it and I would leap out in a panic! Not fun!
Here I am with my "quacky" friend. He was like my shadow...everywhere I went, he was right beside me!
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Here we are with my cousin, Lance. We were so close growing up. Our families lived just a few hours away and we'd, often, get together on the weekends and have the best time! We're exactly one month apart in age, which makes us both 26! LOL!.jpg)
My dad is trying his best to contain Ducky Lucky, but he had a mind of his own! My dad's brother, Bob, is standing beside him. Those were back in the good ol' days when life was much simpler. .jpg)
I can't remember exactly how long I had Ducky Lucky. All I know is that Dad told me he released him in a creek by my Granny and Grandpa's house in north Arkansas so he could be free and happy. He weaved a dreamy tale about how Ducky Lucky floated happily away to live with all the other duckies. Why, then, do I seem to recall our chicken tasting a little "funny" that night at dinner? Oh, I can't bear the thought!!! :) "Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people."~ MOTHER TERESA
