The advantages and benefits of close friendships are numerous. However, I also greatly appreciate the benefit of having a loyal, trusted, yet, silent friend. One who listens, who is always there. One who usually responds to requests / directions, without explanation. One who always defends in times of potential danger, whether real or perceived. One who trusts you to have done and to do, whatever is required. One who does not need to check to see whether or not you have taken your tablets or whether you have left something on the cooker. One who does not have to worry whether something you say, in company, may offend. One who is not concerned if you stay out for an extra hour or so, when walking in the meadows. One who does not proffer unsolicited, although possibly well meaning, advice. The silent friend to whom I refer, of course, is Blossom, our Springer Spaniel.
Now, I appreciate that it is easy for a dog to provide uncomplicated companionship. As an animal, she has few needs to be met and is easily pleased. Yet she is a significant member our family unit. The many hours I spend each day out walking the hills, are enhanced significantly by the attendant company of Blossom. To watch her running in the meadows, as I walk, leaping walls, chasing rabbits and other wildlife, springing pheasant etc, provides an extraordinary amount of pleasure and mental stimuli. Whatever the weather conditions, the fun and joy of these daily walks are greatly appreciated and are to be savoured. It is hoped that at some far distant date, when they cannot be undertaken, the memories of the joy our "Silent Friend" brought, will never be forgotten.
JSAFGA
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