I Love My Dog!

I love my dog for a million reasons, but I want to tell you about just one right now.  We've had a special bond since the moment I adopted her from the rescue group.  That story for another post.  I've been pretty sick....head and chest congestion with a wicked cough.  A cough so bad, I had to sleep in the guest room for 3 nights because it would be unfair to my husband.  One night in particular was the WORST.  Chronic, persistent, obnoxious cough. I had turned the TV on because it's clear I won't be sleeping this night.   My dog got up, walked up onto my chest and plopped down.  She crossed her front paws over my lungs while looking me right in the eyes (I could see her because of the glow from the TV).  She started inhaling and exhaling deeply without breaking eye contact as if she was trying to help me.  She did.  Could have been the light pressure on my chest from her body, the warmth of feeling her little body breathing in and out, the love or just the idea she was concerned.  Maybe a little of all.  Or maybe she just wanted me to stop coughing so SHE could sleep! :D Either way, I fell asleep and stayed asleep for a few hours for the first time in 2 nights.  This is the face that melts my heart like no other.