Monday, February 8, 2010

Love Is...



To me, love is...

Corgi ears.





Corgi paws.





A corgi nose.





To me, love is owning a dog, a lifelong companion. There will never be a human that will love me as unconditionally as Sadie loves me. She doesn't care if I'm skinny or fat, pretty or ugly. She doesn't care what I wear, or how my hair looks. I can leave for 5 seconds or 5 hours, and be greeted with the same excitement and passion. I've never had great luck with relationships. "Love" to me was heartache, tears, pain. That's all I ever saw growing up. I was never someone that needed to be with someone. I'm fine being alone. I never really felt like I could truly love someone, without being scared they would ultimately break my heart. I usually ended relationships before that could ever happen. Then Sadie came into my life. She showed me what love really is. I'm not sure if I will love someone else the way I love her. But I think maybe now it's possible. I would do anything for her. She is my best friend. And she is the definition of love for me.




I found this through Betty's blog and although I strongly dislike Valentine's Day (it's a made up holiday!), I wanted to do this. Because it doesn't have to do with Valentine's Day in my opinion. If you'd like to participate as well, go HERE.

12 comments:

  1. Hi Laurie....so glad you joined in on the challenge. You're right, it really wasn't a challenge about Valentine's Day, but for love and what it means. I have a Yorkie and I feel the exact same way about him, although I am married. I never owned a dog until Simon, only cats, and wow what a difference. They are the ultimate when it comes to giving love! :-)

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  2. Rescuing a corgi really does teach you about love.

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  3. Dogs are the best, aren't they? I don't know what I'd do without my Sadie! Thanks for the prompt! :)

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  4. Lesley, so true, right? Rescuing any type of animal really shows you what love is...I'm a big supporter of rescuing animals. That's what I've always done. They're just so very grateful to be loved. And I am grateful to have her love in return.

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  5. So sweet :) Although, I hope you do find someone who will love you as much as Sadie does someday! :)

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  6. Thanks, Kelly. Me too...one day. :)

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  7. such a cute description of love, Laurie; and Sadie definitely loves you and you her :)

    this was fun to do, to define love, wasn't it??

    I agree about Valentine's Day; another way for the merchants to get more of our money; love expressed on Valentine's Day should be expressed year round

    hoping you do find someone to love one day :)

    betty

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  8. awe...sadie's so purty.. dogs are great, i have a black lab!

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  9. Thanks, Betty :)

    And thanks, Lynn, too! Dogs are the best, aren't they??

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  10. Stopping by from Elemental My Dear. So glad you joined in on the Love Is Challenge. This is a lovely post.

    Thanks for sharing.

    jj

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  11. This is very touching I love your Post!
    Cheers to an amazing Animal friend!

    stopping by from e l e m en t a l
    c h a l l e n g e

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  12. Thanks :) I'm glad you enjoyed my post!

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