From time to time people tell me, “Lighten up, it’s
just a dog”, or, “That’s a lot of money for just a dog”. They don’t understand
the distance traveled, time spent, or costs involved for “Just a dog.” Some of
my proudest moments have come about with “Just a dog”. Many hours have passed
with my only company being “Just a dog”, and not once have I felt slighted. Some
of my saddest moments were brought about by “Just a dog”. In those days of
darkness, the gentle touch of “Just a dog” provided comfort and purpose to
overcome the day.
If you, too, think it’s “Just a dog”, you will probably
understand phrases like “Just a friend”, “Just a sunrise”, or “Just a promise”.
“Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and
pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that
makes me a better person. Because “Just a dog” I will rise early, take long
walks and look longingly to the future.
For me and folks like me, it’s not “Just a dog”. It’s
an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of
the past, and the pure joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out what’s good
in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday people can understand it’s not “Just
a dog”. It’s the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “Just a
man or woman”.
So the next time you her the phrase “Just a dog”,
smile, because they “Just don’t understand”.
(Author unknown)
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