Red and Rover by Brian Basset for September 16, 2021

I wished not to grow old, it is not easy to be exeedingly empathetic in this situation!!

Ahhh Red, what’s wrong?

What happened Red? Was it something that your brother Martin did?

You’re a good boy, Red…and Rover loves you so much

Rover feels Red’s pain!

This brought tears. Depicts my feelings exactly. I recently lost two lifelong friends within a week of each other. Sad times.

Red and Rover are practicing a Biblical principle. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.12.15.NKJV

This is how my dog and I are since my mother passed away 2 weeks ago. I lived with mum and cared for her until her death and Shilo, my dog, always lived with us. He loved her so much too. I know he is missing her as much as I am.

GOOD FRIENDS

Good friends are hard to find

Harder to leave

And impossible to forget

Whenever I tear up, either after being sad or happy, my Lizzie immediately jumps into my lap, licking my face. She is such a comfort. It’s a special gift, I’m thinking.

My second dog, Morgan, was just like Rover—when I was ill, he was at my side, sharing the sofa when it was the only place I was comfortable. And when he became old and infirm, I slept on the floor beside him. “Some lives are like a song we know we’ll always carry with us.”

I really need my dog when I’m watching the evening news!

We feel your pain, Red.