“You get too fond of a dog. Not until after his death do you realize how much he meant to you. I sometimes wonder if the pleasure in owning a dog is worth the misery caused by his death.”
– J.A. Hunter, Hunter, 1952
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Why is it that you realized that the dog you lost is a great dog after you lose him? I was watching Marley and me. Remembering Zeus. I think about him every day.
Back to the movie, Jennifer Anniston's character has problems taking care of 2 kids and a dog that is something else. I can relate to that. Back when Ethan was a newborn, Zeus was not the perfect dog. He was full of energy. I was a year from having back surgery. Yep, 6 months after surgery, I was pregnant with Ethan. We found out on Ashleigh's 8th birthday.
Ashleigh was 8. Noah was 4. (I hope I subracted right and to think about when their birthday's were compared to when Ethan was born). Back to the movie 🎥, she was very overwhelmed. I think most moms get there at some point. I couldn't relate to taking care of a newborn and 2 kids with a not so perfect dog. I was in so much pain. Add in vertigo and migraines. I couldn't hold Ethan unless I was sitting. I could see straight. The dizzy spills were awful. I couldn't drive even after the allowed time from my obgyn. So, Ethan's bassinet was wheeled to me and I picked him up from the couch.
I wished I saw that Zeus could have helped with my pain and could calm me down. I didn't see all he was to me until he was gone. Zeus was always by my side. Followed me everywhere. If I was in pain, he was as close to me as he could or he would sit on my legs.
Now, are you wondering if I finished the movie? No, I didn't. I couldn't watch pass the part where Marley was taken to the vet for the last time.
Do you have a great dog? Tell us about him or her.
Melissa
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