Time

Well it is time, something that we never consider until we are much older I think.  That bank that we are constantly withdrawing from.  Never depositing into.  Something we all will run out of at some point.  I look around at how much idiocy there is in the world people are so screwed up and yet they do not choose to realize that time is precious and that there is no need to do stupid stuff.  That is what worries me most about the future.  My children and the crazy world they have to deal with.  People going off just because.  Religious idiots that stand for nothing and would do anything to hurt people in the name of their religion.  Harmony and peace is said to come from faith, what ever your faith.  But then there is that small group of people that take it that extra yard and you get the idiots.  That is also true of non religious idiots.  Trust me they are available in both camps.  Many colours and stripes. I will generalize it and say that the idiots are ruining the world.  You know who you are.

Back to time.  What I really want to say is how I have seen time slipping away with our wonderful fella.  Sparky, aka cole.  We had a point in the weekend where I thought I was going to have to take him to the vet for that last moment.  I was totally crushed, tears and anger that he was at this last stage so quickly.  He has bounced back again seems to be better and not so messed up.  But as with all things older be it people or dogs.  He did not bounce quite as high this time.  He is still showing some signs of favouring his one leg a little. Once he is moving it is ok and he does not show any issues.  But it was that thought that I was going to be taking him in for the moment I fear is coming too soon.  I will walk that last mile with him because he would do the same for me with no questions.  It is that simple thought that has made me think about how wonderful he has been to have in our family.  I miss him and his youthfulness that has slowly slipped away over the last number of months.  10 months ago he as taking full walks around the park.  5 months ago he was taking shorter walks.  This past week no walks as we are just letting him rest his shoulder and leg a bit.

So again our pets, these small or big furry family members teach us how precious time is.  More so to those that only get a handful of years.  It teaches us to look at the senior animal as you would a senior family member.  Pets always helping to learn the lessons we need to learn.

So I have taken time this past weekend to lay on the floor with sparky get covered in dog hair, tell him my thoughts and to reassure him we will never let him suffer.  We have been feeding him ibuprofen for the past 2 weeks to help his aches.  Seems to be working.  But you and I know you can't stop time.  It will march on and it will one day catch up to us all.

So for those that fail to understand the value of life and the precious time we have.  Maybe they would benefit by having a pet.

I miss my guy already and he is still here but he is not the same he is older and we all know it.  It is so heartbreaking and I can only think what I would do to take time from one of those idiots and give it back to our guy.  An inter bank transfer so to speak.

As a footnote to this rambling comment.  I was up in Edmonton for work this past week and we have been discussing the fact we want to have another dog in our home.  Timing is whatever no rush but it can happen organically.  I have been talking to some people about a rescue dog so I went to see here as she is in Edmonton this said rescue dog.  She did not like me period over an hour she tried to attack me repeatedly and would not come near me at all.  In fairness to both the dog and my family she is not the right girl for our house.  So we will continue to look and see what we find.  When we are ready it will happen I am sure.  I could think that it would be hard to introduce another dog into our home as I am immediately expecting sparky and his mannerisms.  Another tough transition to allow a new pet to become themselves much like my kids you want to give them the ability to develop into who they are but with a dog you want to also help it understand the boundaries.  Yeah enough on that.

Love your pets they are only here for a short time but they give you everything everyday without question.

Cheers