Comfortable like an old sweater

[Sam I Am]

On the weekend as I was puttering around the garden I looked down at Jock, who was following my every step while I was admiring my roses, smelling their wonderful scent. I stopped and looked at this little friend, a best friend, grey whiskers and eyes surrounded by more grey hairs, smiling up at me. I then realised that I am his whole world. That nothing I could say or do would shift that trust he has in me. Sitting down in the grass I held him close and thought of the years that had gone by, and that it just seemed like yesterday, when I went to see this wee Cairn, jumping up and down in his pen, waiting happily to have the touch of a human hand. And through the years how we have melded together... like all best friends do. Puppies are wonderful, full of life and new beginnings, but having an old dog is like your favourite sweater to have around you when you are cold, or lonely and the world seems like a scary place to be. I might be your world Jock, but you sure are mine.

[Lynn in TN]

Ok with the tears streaming down my face I can barely see the screen as I type. That was beautifully worded, and right on track. Just like poetry. The greatest little pal in the world.

[Idaho Cairns]

Yeppers!

[jo_]

Have to agree with Lynn...beautiful.

[Tami]

Oh my, what a beautiful post!

[bradl]

That's poetry. The beautiful truth.

[TazTalk]

So well put - Jock is lucky to have you.

[josie&holly]

Lovely description...................

[hheldorfer]

So very true.

[Dempsy's Mom]

The best of life is when you can share your feelings/experiences and move the heart of others. God Bless you and Jock.

[pindrop]

Holy Moley - first thing this morning I'm reading this post and crying....thanks for posting such a wonderful tribute to your relationship.

[tomatosandwich]

Another one with tears, here.

As I watch the contrast between my old lab and my Cairn pup, all of this post rings so true! Thank you for putting into words what so many hearts feel.

[FL Frey]

This is such a wonderful post. Thank you. Baylee has only been in our life for 7 months, but I truly can't imagain the day when she wont. It makes me enjoy every wonderful (and not so wonderful) monent we have.

Kim

[Hawkeye]

Beautiful. I think you touched all of us with this post.

[ScruffynMag]

So very true and I too had a lump in my throat

[pkcrossley]

yes. i hope all the newer cairn people here can feel comfortable knowing that when all the giddiness of puppy stuff is behind, and even when your friend starts to show some signs of age, you still have many wonderful new adventures in love ahead. these dogs have incredible dimensions of presence.

[Rileymom27]

What a wonderful tribute to your little friend and a testament to the amazing bond that you both share. May you have many, many more years to enjoy each other.

[janis]

What a beautiful sentiment to end the day!