Today's good thing is that Sam seems to be hanging on pretty well. He's still eating -- probably a little less each day -- and he's still getting around okay. His backbone seems to be bonier and more protruding than it used to be. He doesn't seem to be in a lot of pain -- just a little slower every day. He's enough himself that I can be in denial about his ever leaving us.
I'm careful to watch for any signs that he's in pain. I've started giving him a pain killer every night so he'll sleep well while the rest of us are asleep and can't be with him.
Particularly with the new puppy around, we've been lavishing him with attention and making sure the puppy knows that she's nowhere close to being the top dog around here. In general, he just ignores her.
He's been such a good dog and faithful companion. He's been a source of unconditional love for the whole family for 13 years. Not to be maudlin, but -- rather than lesser creatures -- I sometimes wonder if dogs aren't superior beings, maybe angels, in disguise. They lighten the load wherever they are with love and humor. Unlike people, they're able to live in the present moment all the time.
I'm very thankful for Sam and all the good years we've had together. I hope to see him again in another world.
Anyone who hasn't seen this, needs to:
http://www.toilette-humor.com/funny_religious_humor/the_dueling_churches.shtml
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