When I was very young my parents found a dog and brought him home. He was part terrier and cocker spaniel; we loved this little dog and “Whiskers” became our hero, our best friend, our out in the rain, sleet, snow and hail buddy. Wherever we went, he went. No need to tell about the time he and I got into a box of fresh fried chicken? And that time we got sick headaches from eating ice cream too fast? And certainly not about that year we dressed him up as a vampire for Halloween so we’d collect more candy? Yes, we were shameless.
Eventually “Whiskers” passed on which brings me to the point of this blog. He was just like a person to me. In fact he was the most loved, and the most-loving, family member. What would I do without him?
One day not long after “Whiskers” death I was driving through the countryside and thought I saw him running with children through a field of flowers. I was so sure; I pulled my car over, and watched this dog for quite a while. Then it dawned on me: if I were the energy or essence of “Whiskers” I would want to come back and have more children to enjoy my life with! In that instant I knew that just because he was gone from my sight, did not mean he was gone forever. I wanted him to live with children. I wanted him to have the best life he could. He would want the same for me. He would want the same for me.
Post Script: D.S. my love and quiet meditations offer strength and positive thoughts to you and your loved ones. Embrace the energy or essence of what your loved one gave you and share it with others in your own way, in your own time. My warm wishes to you, dcrelief
thank you ,dc relief,as ever your warmth and sincerity, shines through .i will always think of ,him bounding around our back yard with the ones he loved.your tribute is so generous,and your spirit shines through,patch would have loved you!bless you ,and i send you love.you are a true friend.luv,DS.
ReplyDeleteMy cherished friend, thank YOU for YOUR kindness. Warm regards, dc.
ReplyDeleteBLESS YOU DIXIE,IKNOW YOU UNDERSTAND,WE GIVE EACH OTHER THE STRENGTH TO BE WHO WE ARE,IEMBRACE YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND RETURN MANYFOLD
ReplyDeleteDEAR ANONYMOUS: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. WARM WISHES, DIXIE
ReplyDeleteDear dcrelief,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this blog. A wonderfully vivid story, written straight from the heart.
I have always thought of 'pets' as family members. An integral part of a loving environment.
Unlike the more undesirable traits of humans, 'pets' pass no judgement, they do not label or stigmatise.
What they bestow upon up is a great gift, the gift of unshakeable love and devotion.
I thank you for this reflection on your own love of "Whiskers" and the dedication you have made to 'D.S.', his family and to their much loved dog 'Patch'.
Warm regards to you, Gary.
Gary,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your encouragment, empowerment, and empathy to formulate this tribute. I am grateful.
Peace and love to D.S. and his family.
Dixie
i wish to thank both ,dc relief ,and klahanie for their moving tribute,and theircompassion toward both me and my family,and for their special sensitivity in understanding,our grief,your warmth and empathy is very special to me,bless you both,peace be in your hearts d.s,
ReplyDeleteDear D.S.,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I could do something that might give you comfort. Please know that I hold special positive thoughts for you; I have a small candle lit for you and one for me... as I write this.
Stay warm where you're at; it's really something over here. Very cold. Yet I send warm blessings to you and your family.
In peace and love, Dixie