She was extra good

I know I say it all the time, but Brownie was such a good girl at the hospital yesterday.  I love watching her interact with the patients.  We went to the PCCU and the CVICU (both cardiac care units who have patients with different levels of difficulty in treating).  First off, she throws herself shamelessly at her favorite employees.  She lies on the floor on her back, exposing her belly for rubbing, bracing her feet on whatever is nearby, ankles, chair legs, whatever.  With one nurse, she backs right into the nurse, smiling over her shoulder for a butt scratching. 

With the patients, she is different.  She sits and looks at them, allowing them time to stroke her head.  Almost everyone likes to rub her velvety soft ears.  I had a patient once who told me Brownie's ears felt just like rose petals. 

I love that moment when Brownie works her magic.  She looks at this sick person and the patient returns her gaze and smiles.  Smiles are in short supply at the hospital, especially for the patients.  It's nice to bring a few.