“We had her for a year when we expected to have her for ten.“ This line conveys your pain so well. I’m sorry for the loss of Lady, but thankful you knew the love of a pet through her. Like you, I’ve only recently come to really appreciate the love of a pet. Also like you, I’ve seen friendships ebb, flow and die. I’m still trying to hold them all with open hands. Grateful for you and your words.
"There is no way to fast-forward the process of building relationships, at least in my experience. Only lots of time and plenty of shared life experiences can create a bond durable enough to resist the turbulent weather a nest or web has to endure. " I love this, Aimee! Relationships need cultivation.
I'm so sorry about Lady. The bond with pets is intense and deep, they weave themselves into the fabric of our being. Sending you hugs!
Jenna, cultivation is a great word to describe the making of a friendship. I'm glad my thoughts rang true to your experience. And thanks for the kind words about Lady. Her sweet presence is certainly missed around here.
Aimee ... beautiful. I love you friend!!
Thanks. And thanks for being you.
“We had her for a year when we expected to have her for ten.“ This line conveys your pain so well. I’m sorry for the loss of Lady, but thankful you knew the love of a pet through her. Like you, I’ve only recently come to really appreciate the love of a pet. Also like you, I’ve seen friendships ebb, flow and die. I’m still trying to hold them all with open hands. Grateful for you and your words.
And grateful for you and your words, dear, old, friend. You are throughout this post, even if your name is not spelled out anywhere.
"There is no way to fast-forward the process of building relationships, at least in my experience. Only lots of time and plenty of shared life experiences can create a bond durable enough to resist the turbulent weather a nest or web has to endure. " I love this, Aimee! Relationships need cultivation.
I'm so sorry about Lady. The bond with pets is intense and deep, they weave themselves into the fabric of our being. Sending you hugs!
Jenna, cultivation is a great word to describe the making of a friendship. I'm glad my thoughts rang true to your experience. And thanks for the kind words about Lady. Her sweet presence is certainly missed around here.