Thank you Samus

Samus,

I used to think that you were the one being cared for in our relationship. But I now realize that, for the most part, the things I supplied you were merely surface and superficial. I gave you a home, food, treats, a raincoat, toys and lots of walks. What I realize now you gave me so much more.

You always put me first, always. Always, you wanted to be in my lap, or to play with me, and you were always up for a nap. I would sing quietly to you and you would be still and press your head into mine. And when we slept and drifted apart you would always get up and lay against me with all your weight. Your heavy sigh of comfort. You gave me closeness, you gave me company, and you gave me rest.

You always greeted me as if I were the most important thing in your life. I listen for the tapping of your toes on the other side of the front door. And your dance for me when I entered our small apartment. And your immediate run to get a toy.

I thought I was giving you walks. But you gave me breaks from life. And when we reached the corner and I wanted to head back, you made me pause and go a little farther, with excitement leaping forward. You gave me enthusiasm. You lived for the moment and tried chased things bigger than your limits, horses, trains, cars and pigeons. You were never satisfied, you were an explorer. If you had 100ft of leash you would be at the end of it.

Most of all you gave me you, all of you, everyday, every night, always. Thank you for everything Samus. I miss you terribly.

Love, daddy