As many of you know from the past, about 5 months ago our Cardigan Welsh Corgi was struck by a speeding vehicle. There are so many memories from it all that don't need to be recalled, though they tend to roll back on their own every once in a while... I can recall every single second, but most of all, sitting in the middle of the road with him on my lap, looking down, feeling his breath, so deep, followed by a pause... Looking down at him, I could feel his energy pulling mine in, just to hold on for one more second. I also remember looking down at him and ever so softly saying "Pippin, it's okay, everything will be okay, but if you need to go we will all be okay, we will miss you and love you but we understand. If you need to leave us, it's okay..." Words that are so hard to bring back...
What makes it easy is that he ended up being "okay"... There are still some side effects that linger, but with so many great souls helping to heal him, he's okay.
That's not what this entire post is about though. This is truly about "our best friend"...
You see, the other thing some of you know, others may not is that I had one big honker of a wisdom tooth taken out of my cranium on Friday. Not a pleasant experience what so ever. It was growing in 90 degrees the wrong way and the Dr. said it was one of the worst cases he has seen in years. Either way, the tooth came out.
I got home, and found the couch as quick as I could. My jaw swollen, in pain, bleeding... Unhappy, my energy probably just about as viral as it could be... And my best friend, my furry friend, my four legged friend walked over, (he's a corgi, they generally don't walk, they sprint) but he walked over, looked up at me, got onto the couch and found my lap, laid down, looking up at me with a kiss (he also doesn't kiss, thank god because I don't like those constantly licking dogs) he put his head down as if to say, dad... It's okay. I'm here....
And while he driffted off into a peaceful sleep on my lap it was as if he could feel the pain I was in and was doing what he knew how in order to help...
And for that...
I thank our best friend....
2 comments:
That is truly touching... Animals are amazing creatures. We rescued a dog in February and he is my soul mate. I can't begin to explain this on a rational level. But his presence in our family has changed our lives. He brings in this peace...and he is for ever grateful to be in a home when he is safe and loved.
Hope your mouth feels better soon...OUCH!
Back again! I was inspired by your furry friends that I posted some photos of my babies (our rescue is the first photo). I really enjoyed your website, too. I love the whimsical feel of your photos...very real and fun!
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