A year ago today I lost my best friend. I know that there are many of you who possibly just do not understand how a dog is a best friend, but dogs are much more intelligent than people give them credit for and Bronson was extra special..He had a delinquent childhood destroying much of my house but was absolutely adorable. I could go into the time he ate a hole in my wall or the two telephones, answering machine, C.D. collection, couches etc etc that did not survive Bronson's youth, even the time he knocked over some bottles of beer onto the ground whilst I was out...coming home to a staggering, very drunk dog...BUT...he did not like me telling people these stories and would sigh and whine when I tried to do so...He sang to music, performed tricks like balancing biscuits on his nose and then tossing them in the air and catching them.....The most important thing about Bron' was his ability to live every moment to the absolute fullest potential with every bit of zest for life he could possibly muster. He learnt to behave perfectly and was one of only 13 dogs out of over 100 dogs to pass his dog training certificate. He was a star appearing in Dogs Life magazine twice...once being voted in the top 20 best looking cross breed dogs in Australia. He won First prize at our one and only attempt in the dog ring at a dog show.
He is my hero because his spirit was never once broken and he did everything from simple things such as eating his meal or having a walk with so much enthusiasm.
For 12 years I was lucky enough to have him by my side, now he still gives me his strength everyday. This post is a celebration of my friend who had no time to feel sad because he was much more interested in feeling exhilarated by life. You can learn a lot from dogs if you just take time to watch, listen and understand.
3 comments:
Hi Darling I remembered it was about now, but not the actual day. No wonder you have had a rough week.
We all miss & loved Bronnie so much, he was huge, annoying, clever, loving & totally gorgeous. He left behind many memories & Daisy, whom he managed to teach many of his ways.
She still misses him, as do we all.
Mum & Dad.
Dear Sue, though I have never had a dog, I think I can understand how you feel. I also love dogs very much and so do my husband and Carol. (Do you remember I told you once Carol asked me if I could bear a dog for her?)But I dont keep a pet dog, one reason is I am too busy to take good care of it, and the more important one is I am afaid to lose it.I know you must have had a difficult time...Bronson will be with you forever.He must be watching you and smiling to you somewhere...
Yes...he is always with me :-)
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