Annie

I have just been through the most grueling pain of my life. This one was shorter-lived, but much more painful. The other side was botched with scar tissue from a past surgery, so they had take a ‘back door’, to get the tumor. I was told “it was very risky surgery”. I received a lot of support, and prayers from many here, who helped me through this ordeal. My wife was with me all the way with her love and kindness.
But this is about another, who supported me My Dog, Annie. The night before the surgery she slept with me. She had her head on my side all night long. I know she knew something was up, and that I may not make it. In the morning, she was there licking me and greeting me. I took her outside to pee, and she was happy with her sticks and ball. As we got ready to go, she wanted to come with us, Usually, she doesn’t care. She wouldn’t leave the garage so we could go. I had to coax her out. Finally, I got her in the house. She whined at me. I told her “I’ll be back!”.
I left her there looking at me. She gave me one last bark, and went to lie down. What a great friend she is. It was difficult when I got back because she was so glad to see me. I was so hobbled I couldn’t play with her. She backed off enough to let me sit in “our” chair alone. She loves to get up there with me and cuddle. That’s my Annie, and she is a huge part of my life now. She has been there for me, and will be there to help me through any storm, or bad time.
Thank you Annie. I love you.