Just the other night while I was sleeping, I felt as if you were physically there with me. The Goldens end up on the bed with me every night anyway, that’s usually where I find anywhere from 1 – 3 of them asleep when I wake-up in the morning. This time was different. I was lying on my left side and I was lightly awoken by the weight and movement of something other than the dogs with me. There was a quietness and gentle movement in arranging oneself in the bed and it felt like you.

You were with me as I slept.

I didn’t turn over to see if you were there or check to see which dogs were in the bed with me, I didn’t need to. What I felt was comfort. I felt a relief that I could still feel your presence, that you could still be with me. It was unlike anything I have felt since you left your place on this earth just seven months ago. It made me feel as if I wasn’t so alone in the world. That you hadn’t left me.

You were with me.