Happy Birthday Deac! I can't believe you are four years old today. Have we been through it or what? I remember so well the day Gaye and I first layed eyes on you. I liked to kid Gaye that it was me that picked you out of your 6 brothers and sister, but we all know it was Gaye that set her sights on you when you rambled and tumbled into her lap and kissed her with wild abandoned. You stood out and Gaye knew "You" were the one for both of us. You provided us with so much love and passion when we desperately needed it most. We had just discovered that children was not in the cards, so we were hoping that a dog would fill our sad hearts. Boy, did you answer our prayers. Taking you home that first day, you were so scared being ripped away from the only love you knew, your family. You were whining, crying and shaking like a leaf. Gaye saw the fear in your eyes so she quickly jumped from the front seat and laid down with you where she consoled, kissed, hugged, nurtured you all the way to your new home.
Now almost four years later, I see you laying next to me, consoling, kissing and nurturing ME. Your presence by my side has been protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. Because of you I know a secret comfort and a private peace.
Outside of Gaye's love, you, Deacon, have been my most blessed gift.
At first, Gaye and I asked for a companion that we might not feel lonely and sad,
I was given a best friend.
I love you, Deacon!
