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| Deacon's Favorite viewing spot at the Lake House. I recently realized it is the same spot where I spread Gaye's ashes. (Deacon's Divine 6th sense or just a Hopeful Coincidence?) |
Today is Deacon's 7th Birthday.
It is so hard to define the impact that Deacon has had on my life.
(Fellow Dog Owners would understand)
Six years ago, I gave Gaye a Coffee Table book with Pics
of our one year old canine child.
On the last page of the book, I included a quote from Gene Hill's
book called Tears and Laughter.
I could not think of a better way to share what Deacon has meant to me
articulated in Gene Hill's Words
He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;
my other ears that hear above the winds.
He has told me a thousand times over
that I am the reason for being;
by the way he rests against my stomach;
by the way he wags his tail at my smallest smile;
by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him.
(I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not
along to care for me.)
When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.
When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.
When I am a fool, he ignores it.
When I succeed, he brags.
Without him, I am only another person.
With him, I am all-powerful.
He is loyalty itself.
He has taught me the meaning of devotion.
With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace.
His head on my shoulders can heal my human hurts.
His presence by my side is protection
against my fears of dark and unknown things.
He has promised to wait for me...whenever...wherever...
in case I need him.
And I expect I will... As I always have.
He is just my dog.
Hppy Birthday Deacon!!!
My Angel and Savior with Paws.
