I just read a humorous post by Nancy Larsen about the value of having a dog as a friend. We have always had a dog and they do provide some fun and laughs.
However I am so thankful for the 37 years with my wife and here are just a few reasons why.
1) She gave me three children that I love dearly. My dog's gifts are hair, whine and feces.
2) Those children are now beginning to give me grandchildren. Being a grandparent is beyond description. The joy of watching and playing with Sam compared to playing fetch with a dog is like cowmparing the exhileration of climbing Mt Rainier to stepping over a mole hill.
3) Kathy's play on words, funny stories and general good natured teasing are a great source of stress relieve. Guarding my ice cream from Abby is a stress inducer.
4) Sharing a meal with Kathy is relaxing and refreshing. Our cocker Abby eats everything in one
5) My wife loves me despite my hair growing faster in my nose than on my head. My dog loves me when I give her a cookie.
6) The comfort received from my friend of 37 years during the loss of a loved one is beyond description. All I get from the dog is mournful eyes.
7) Sharing a good book, a story or something we learned is a great source of pleasure. Sure trumps any dog barking, whimpering or moaning.
8) I know Kathy always is ready to sacrifice for me. Abby is always ready to eat.
9) Kathy plays the piano and I fall asleep. Abby howls at the sirene and wakes me.
10) Kathy proofreads my writing. Not tonight. She is away babysitting Sam.
I am thankful for my best friend, wife and companion of 37 years.
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