I didn't like you even before we met!

I had heard of your type but couldn't see how you could possibly add value to my world. You had hot breath with a cold nose to boot. I think we would both agree that our worlds were completely content without each other in it.

We met! Not because we wanted to or had any desire to but because he liked you and I liked him. We could surely tolerate each other and play nice. Your eyes never left mine as you sized me up; almost charging me within seconds and getting in my personal space.

I am quick to remind you I was right when I'm right but slow to admit when I am wrong, because let's admit it doesn't happen very often, LOL. Deep breath in and out with it, "I was wrong"! You grew on me. You have a way of filling an emptiness in me I didn't realize existed. You're compassionate, loyal, and honest in a way that most humans I know aren't. You show effortless dignity. You welcome me with excitement, making me feel like every time we meet we have something to celebrate. Your playfulness is infectious.

George Vest said it best in the following quote; however you, Mr B brought it into my life! "The one absolutely unselfish friend that man (or woman) can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him (or her), the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his (or her) DOG! He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer; he will lick the wounds and sores that come out of the roughness of this world. When all other friends desert, he remains."

Before you I never understood why Dorthy needed Toto when she had ruby slippers -- but now I know!