I remember the first time Jimmy was brought to me. She was a gift from my late uncle. From the very first moment we laid eyes on each other, we connected. My Jimmy baby made me believe in love at first sight.
Jimmy is a white Pomeranian, wide innocent eyes , cutest shiny nose and excited tail. She looked at me curiously and instantly saw my lonely soul. The first night, I laid out a nice soft blanket for Jimmy to sleep. But she refused to sleep there. She was scared and perhaps a little confused, being away from her mom and siblings and in a strange place. But she was trusting and willing to give all the love she had. She was tiny then but with all her strength she jumped up on my bed, licked my face and slept next to me. That night I had one of the most peaceful sleep ever.
Being the only child, there was this loneliness and sadness that accompanied me. Over the years I had few dogs and I loved them all but Jimmy, she was different. She became my best friend, my baby and my confident. I talked to her about everything and anything and she listened to me with those eyes full of love and understanding. Even though she could not understand my words, my she understood the emotions flowing through me.
Nobody could so much as touch me in her presence. She’d snarl and jump on them. She’d lick away my tears and sit on my lamp till all my sadness disappeared. Jimmy always knew what to do to make me laugh.
She would always get jealous if I gave attention to someone or something else.
I know she won’t be in my life forever. I want her to be there in every moment of my life. But that’s not possible. I can’t even begin to imagine life without Jimmy. Life would be that much more drab, dull and sadder without her by my side.
As sad as the truth is, I am so very grateful to Jimmy. She has brightened my life. She has taught me the true meaning of love, loyalty and friendship.
Dear Jimmy, it’s ok that I can’t have you by my side forever. You will be in my heart till there is a beat in it. You have given me forever in a numbered years, for which I am eternally grateful. It is an honour to have you my sweet little baby, the true love of my life.
Thank you.
Imagination Breathing 