Clark

He's a good boy. Loyal, loving and a wonderful friend. He has a way to soothe souls, calm nerves and bring joy that no one else can. He loves life and still plays like a puppy. His warm, brown eyes gaze at you and melts your heart, especially when they are peering over the edge of your plate. He's alert to any sound that comes from the kitchen, either the clatter of their food dishes or the unscrewing of the peanut butter jar.

He lives in the moment, today. Right now. Tomorrow doesn't even occur to him, until it arrives. His stomach clock is set to 7 am & 5 pm. He runs & chases but loves being chased the most. Squirrels are his arch enemy, birds are very interesting, hearing a duck quack makes his head tilt with curiosity, as if he knows what the means, but he's never been a hunter or heard a gun shot for all I know.

He leaves piles of fur wherever he goes, providing more evidence of his existence. Under each ear his hair is puppy soft and will melt in your hands if you scratch him there. He grunts and growls in his sleep, as his legs twitch and spasm. He barks at the neighbor who rides bicycle down his driveway, or the squirrel playing hide and seek with him in the shed. He's even spotted the hot air balloons that sail over head in the summer time.

He's Eve's assistant when she's working with other dogs. He knows what to do, with patience and firmness. He would never bite you in anger, unless you are sneaking into his house and you don't identify yourself. You can almost read his face to see his emotions. 

I love him and make every moment count with him because he's dying. He's got bone cancer. He's only 3 years old. It's not fair. The vet said 3 months, we’re over 2 months since. He looks really good, still eats well, goes for his walks and little jaunts around the yard. He’s still full of life.

Life is not fair and you have to learn to take what it gives you or it will drive you mad, insane, angry and isolated. I Know I am less afraid of death, considering who has gone before me, or who will.

I Love You Clark - Every moment I can. I will be there for you, to whatever end because I know you would do the same for me, without even thinking about it. Because you are living in the moment and know who loves you. Tomorrow is not your concern.