A Christmas Story - An Extraordinary Act of Kindness!

I have not been able to bring myself to blog for a while due to feeling so low after the loss of my little dog, Pretty.

But it's Christmas and I have had the privilage of  being on the receiving end of an extraordinary act of kindness......the Christmas Spirit is alive and well. Read on to have your heart warmed in this magical season.

When I came back from having Pretty put to sleep I met a former student of mine. Stephen Brady, a lovely young man that I have always had a soft spot for. He could tell how badly we felt the loss of her. Well, today he knocked on my door with a present.

It was a beautiful, tiny, but life sized Yorkie dog asleep in a basket. No, not a real one - but she actually....breathes (and snores gently if you put your ear up to her!)

 I find it so comforting to watch her tummy rise and fall and I can't believe someone went to the trouble to give her to me. She will "sleep" at the end of our bed where there has been a big gap and I have put Pretty's collar and disc on her. Here is a picture of 2Pretty (Too Pretty)

And my Pretty1 (Pretty One) in the same restful pose....

Yes, I did get a photo of Stephen (aka Santa)

THANK YOU Stephen Brady. You are a gentleman and a gentle man. and you have restored my faith in human kindness.

Merry Christmas to you all.

 
 
 

Comments

[Josie]

awww - that's a lovely gesture, it's nice to know the christmas spirit is still alive and well...

Josie x

[Angelyn]

what a precious gift. i know how much you must miss your puppy. my heart goes out to you.

[tracey]

That was such a sweet thing to do! It's so cute. Happy Christmas to you & your family...with love
Tracey
xxx

[Twiggy]

Aww isn't that lovely. I think you get back the love you give out missus, so it's well deserved. Have a lovely Christmas.
Twiggy x

[Catherine]

Bless him, how kind. Yes, you are right - that is the sort of thing that restores you to life isn't it.
Maybe he's a Christmas angel, what do you think?!
x x x
Catherine

[the sewing room]

I think he is a christmas angel also, what a thoughtful young man to feel your heartache and try to make it better, have a lovelt christmas.

HUGS PAT

[Debra]

Oh, I am so sorry for you loss. What a loving, kind thing to do for you. God sends us angels when we least expect them.
~Debra
Capers of the Vintage Vixens

[Serenata]

What a lovely thoughtful young man and a very special gift.

{{hugs}} Lorraine

[colleen]

I'm sitting here at work with tears in my eyes..what a wonderful thing for him to do and a wonderful gift you gave to us with this story! Thank you, thank Stephen Brady and thank God for Pretty, both 1 and 2 :-)

[lajoni]

I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss and hope your pain eases alittle each day...you say you had a soft spot for Stephen well the feeling was obviously mutual...and it must be so nice for him to know he has helped you during your loss and lovely for you t know that he wanted to....take care hun...God bless xxxxx

[Marilyn in NM]

What a wonderful gift. I'm so sorry you lost your little Pretty. What a nice gentle reminder of someone that meant so much to you.
Hugs
Marilyn in NM

[Microsoft Office]

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