Alexia “What kind of guard dog are you, Max? She could’ve been breaking into the house, and you just lay down and show your belly.” Carter chastises him and he whines. “It’s okay buddy, he is just jealous because he can’t get a belly rub.” I say while rubbing Max’s belly. “It’s not my belly I want rubbed.” He says under his breath, but I heard him and give him a scowl. He laughs out loud, and bends down to rub Max too. After some Max cuddles, he takes me down to the lake. We sat down on the bench that is at the edge, near the woods, with Max lying next to my feet. “It’s so beautiful out here. I chose Rapid Falls because of the beautiful woods and rivers. I love it. It calls to me on a deeper level, and I feel at peace when I am in nature.” I mean not even meaning to speak, but the words