Mother in a family way

You have been so kind, Universe. Nothing could be greater than what you have given me. Raja and his mother, our love for one another. Even now he sits outside my window, across the road taking a snooze on the sand dune.

But what is happening is that Raja's mother seems to be close to delivering. She's found herself a spot across 530. In the gutter, deep inside the covered area. I can't even see how far in she goes. I guess I will not even know when she has her litter. Till they start walking around. And once they start walking around there is the danger of being run over. However, we shall see what you have in store.

Recently one of the labourers across the road hit Raja with a brick. It hit him in the ear and his ear was injured. For many days he did not let anyone touch it or check. He would howl in pain. Thankfully, the ear is much better now. The cut is still there but almost healed.

I guess life will always be tough for Raja. Even today the other dogs nearby bite him. He has fresh bite marks everyday. He is loving and docile, approaches playfully and gets bitten. He never gives up. Anyway, now my thoughts are about the little ones who are about to enter this world. The dear little ones. How much i will love them. As long as they live.

This life has been totally worth it. There is nothing more i can ask for. The only wish left is to serve those in pain, those who do not know You, to serve all your children selflessly. I wonder whether i will ever have that privilege. Or will i continue to live selfishly.