This is Fruitycake. When I was alone as a stray dog in a big city, and then later at a shelter with many dogs, I had only heard about something called love.
I knew when persons didn’t chase you or try to harm you that i appreciated it. I knew when persons gave me food that they were kind. I knew what love wasn’t. But I didn’t know what love was.
Girl Person told me yesterday that there are many kinds of love. But she said that she’s got a crush on me. I have no idea what that is.
She told me that it took her awhile to see how much I loved her and how caring I am. She said that because Brickle was so sick for so long, she only had so much energy. But that love is not limited by size. I knew that. But I was patient.
It’s been over four months since Brickle passed away.
And I know i didn’t know him as long as you or my persons.
But I know he told me that if I kept trying and I was patient, I would see how much love could be possible.
He told me that Girl Person loved and needed me. And he told me thank you for letting him spend those last times with the most of her love. Because it would have to last her for awhile on the earth without him.
Wanna know a secret? I have a crush on you too.
I don’t think I knew what my purpose was until just recently. To make your day better. To all try to make it thru the days being kind. Learning. Helping.
Love. It’s a complex thing that is analyzed. Studied. But the feeling of love can’t be explained. It can only be shown by what we do for others.
Let’s do that today.
-Fruitycake
I wish I could donate, but I’ve been dealing with some unexpected major expenses that have necessitated having to cut back on all of the groups I currently donate to. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.