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Old 05-21-2006, 05:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
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"Just a Dog"
Just a Dog

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's
a lot of money for just a dog."

They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs
involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look
longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog," just smile, because they "just don't understand."

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Old 05-21-2006, 06:05 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I was sent this some time ago and loved it as much then as I do now.....a copy of it is on my fridge.
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Old 05-21-2006, 06:06 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I think I'm going to print it out and mail it to all of my in-laws....lol
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Old 05-21-2006, 07:10 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I love it!!! I'm with you Sonja, soon to be a copy on my fridge!! LOL
Maybe even get a copy framed too!!
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That's great! I love it! Thx for sharing it...
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Old 05-21-2006, 10:09 AM   #6 (permalink)
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That is really true and a very good peice of work.
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That is delightful
I can honestly say I have never ever thought of a dog as "just a dog"
I feel so sorry for people who do as they are missing out on a true treasure in life
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I think I'm going to print it out and mail it to all of my in-laws....lol

LOL!!! And all the stories come rushing back to me....

Hope they read it, and more importantly, understand it!
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LOL good idea!!!!
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Ha-ha-ha! I'm with Novel! I remember those stories, too! I think your inlaws need a great big poster though, from what I remember!

If it wasn't for "just a dog", I would have been one very lonely kid!

Thanks BDL, that is indeed a "keeper"!
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