A friend of mine just recently sent this to me....I think it says it all:
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” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “Just a dog” provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.
If you, too, think its “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 of “Just a dog” I will rise earlier, take longer walks, and look longingly into the future.
For me and folks like me, it’s not “Just a dog". Its 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 some 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 Just a woman”. So…the next time you hear the phrase “Just a dog", smile. Because they “Just don’t understand”…….
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If You Can...
If you can start the day without caffiene,
If you can get going without pep pills,
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,
If you can surrender daily to your Higher Power's will,
If you resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you, when through no fault of
yours, something goes wrong,
If you have faith that those you love will always take care of you in your time of need,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can ignore a friend's limited education and ever correct him,
If you can face work without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
If you can say honestly, that deep in your heart, you have no prejudice against age, race,
sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion,
If you can love unconditionally without expecting that love be returned,
Then, my friend, you are ALMOST as good as your DOG.
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