I just found this on the delphi forum site and thought others would appreciate it.
1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me-it's crucial to my well-being.
4. Don't be angry at me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it’s speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.
7. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones of your hand but that I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, or I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.
9. Take care of me when I get old; you, too, will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it, or, "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I love you.
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I didn't think you sounded like a nut case. I felt so bad for you that I didn't know what to write!!! Glad to hear you are feeling better!!
LOL jenjen..apparently lunacy is contagious?!? Must be one of those new computer viruses I keep hearing about..LOL. (Dry..I know) :rolleyes:
Those are some great thoughts.
I especially appreciate #4 "I have only you".
na uh!!!!.....your a loon like the rest of us Mel...LOL
LOL...I just reread my post from yesterday...I sound like such a mental case!!! :eek: I think I was feeling pretty low about the whole Princess/Blue problem too. Please disregard my mentalness.
:o Mel
So true Lore. I started to cry while reading this post..mostly because last year, when it was time for Maddie (my childhood dog of 18 years) to take that final trip to the vet..it was my DH and I who brought her. My mother just couldn't bear to do it. And I didn't stay with her during the visit. Even though she was familliar with the assistant that took her into the office, I still feel guilty that I didn't go with her to "hold her paw" till the end. Trust me though...I have learned greatly from this mistake.
:( Mel
That is so very true. They are wonderful words to live by when you own a fuury friend (s). I enjoyed this one. :)