20/4/2018 0 Comments A letter to BessThe Boys heard that Jill’s son had recently become a dad and Jill’s concern was that their very old dog, Bess, might feel put out. George and Ronnie decided to give some advice to Bess.
Dear Bess We understand from our Jill that your life has changed quite dramatically so we thought we could send you some support. Fortunately, our Mum didn’t put us through what you are having to deal with, but we’ve heard from a lot of friends that there are ups as well as the downs. Firstly, there will be lots of different, interesting smells around the wobbly one. (One strange effect on the big people is that they seem to prefer those smells to yours!!) When the wobbly one eats, he might drop things so it will really help if you can clean up the crumbs. Your big people might not have the time to pester you to go out for long walks so you can have longer snoozes. And then there will be lots of 2-legged visitors to swell the pack. People you have grown to like and respect will suddenly, in the wobbly one’s presence, take on totally alien persona as they make strange cooing noises to him, get damp eyes when they look at your Mum, and pat your Dad a lot, as though he has had something to do with it! In amongst all this period of chaos and disruption, it is very important for you to look after yourself. You may have to be a bit more patient if your meals are less punctual; you may have to be more persistent about having the door opened for you to go out for a comfort break; you may have to sleep more during the day if the wobbly one decides that the night-time is the right-time for socialising. But the most important thing to remember is your crucial role. Whilst surrounded by all of this, the big people will need to know that you are there for them; that they can sit with you and stroke you and cuddle you and whisper to you. They will really need this because you are going to be their gentle centre of calm. They need you and love you, and the wobbly one is going to grow to depend on you too. So we wish you our very best and send you lots of hugs. George & Ronnie.
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