A Dog Lover

Ramey in his chair in my office

I was never a dog lover growing up.  We had a dog, she was cute... but to step out and say "I love dogs", I never would.  We've even had dogs since Jim and I got married, but they didnt seem to be ones that I connected with.  That changed on my 40th birthday.  I became A Dog lover.... not a lover of ALL dogs, but of THIS dog.  Jim gave Ramey to me as a surprise gift for my 40th birthday. 

I love this dog......His name is Ramey Roscoe.  He is my constant companion.  We spend alot of time together since Jim travels most weeks.  He listens to all I talk about, and still looks at me like I hung the moon.  He loves me unconditionally.

But, the reason that I think I love him so much goes back to Jim giving him to me.  At the time, Jim really was against getting a dog... time, cost, etc... all the normal reasons why some people choose not to be pet owners.  But, our life was changing... the boys were getting older (Tyler almost off to college) and I suppose he thought a dog will fill a void that was bound to happen.  Jim gave him to me because he knew how happy it would make me... he sacrificed his feelings for my happiness. 

I call that day the "day I knew how much Jim loved me".  He placed Ramey in my arms and it was instant love.  AND what's an even better part of the story today..... Jim loves him just as much as I do!

My 40th birthday, Nov, 2009