In March of 2003, i was blindsided when i was laid off from job. i was in total shock. i went home, numb. When i opened the door, SADDI greeted, as usual, with excitement, love and devotion ... totally unaware of the emotions i was feeling (lost, confused, uncertain). i remember putting on her leash and we started for a long walk to the waterfront. During our walk, SADDI found joy in playing with a stick. Having freshly cut grass tossed in her face. Running in circles around me. As we walked, SADDI must have sensed something, i remember so clearly her looking up at me with such beautiful of love in her eyes. When we got down to the waterfront, on a beautiful early day spring, SADDI sat next to me on the bench, leaning her body against mine. i stared at the waves of the Willamette river, SADDI looking around at all the doggies taking their humans for walks. In that moment, i realized, it was going to be okay. i had the great love of SADDI, my best friend, to remind me that the only thing that truly matter was what we had together. i wrapped my arms around her, she allowed me to give her a hug and kiss in public (something rare) and i thanked SADDI. We sat there for a long time, in silence, but if someone passed by us, they knew the beauty of our bond.
Today, without SADDI to hold for nearly 8 years, i still talk to her and i thank her daily for allowing me the honor of knowing complete love, friendship and faithful devotion.
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