A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}

Late that evening Fella ventured back to the campground and paid a visit to Lady. “Where have you been Fella? There was a man here looking for you today.” “What man?” asked Fella. “I don’t know who he was, he didn’t get to see him.” Lady said. All I know is Mom told Dad that some man came to the campground to take you away.” With that a large lump collected in Fella’s throat and almost in a whisper he repeated Ladies words. “Take me away?” "That is what I heard and that’s isn’t all. He said he was going to get you medical help for whatever is wrong with you.” With that Lady looked at Fella and sadly said, “If he comes and takes you away, I may never see you again.” Fella was stunned and almost fell down as fear gripped his heart. “I don’t know if I like that or not?” Fella said. The Ancestors sent word to me that someone was coming to save me from this life and at first it sounded good, But now I don’t know if I like this or not? This has become my home and I have friends here.” Fella settled into deep thought and then looked at Lady and asked, “What do you think of this Lady?” “I don’t know Fella, I just don’t know? You have become a true friend that’s the truth, but what is best for you? If this man is really going to help you and give you a home, isn’t that better than living out here in the woods? When I go inside every night and lay in my comfortable bed I can’t help but think of you out here with the biting insects and in the winter time I hurt for you sleeping out in the cold. Fella I have come to know you as a special friend and I want what is best for you.” “Would you miss me Lady, --that is--- if I left?” Fella asked. “You know I would Fella. I would miss you a lot.” With that Lady turned to the steps leading into her house and started to climb. “You decide Fella, you make up your mind and whatever you decide I will be happy for you.”

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