Relationship Lessons from My Best Friend - Buddy

~ A Tribute to My Beloved Buddy Ng ~
~ Best Friend . Bird Hunter . Lizard/Frog/Cockroach Exterminator ~

Lesson #1:

His Priorities were Always Right

Whatever he was doing, be it chewing a slipper, chasing a lizard, he would drop everything to give you a big hug. Family above all.

Lesson #2:

Love is Unconditional

He never withheld care even when he was angry or you took his toy away. A cuddle cured everything. For both you and him.

Lesson #3:

Looks Don't Matter.
It is What's Inside that Counts.

He did not have the best coat around, but no one who came by the house ever left without falling in love with him. ... even the most ardent dog haters.

Lesson #4:

His Purpose in Life is His Legacy

Even in his last days, crippled with a brain infection, he would hobble to us, wheezing and struggling for breath, snuggle up in our arms to tell us everything will be alright.

Lesson #5:

From Him, I Learnt the Strength to Give Unconditional Love

His life was the legacy that inspired all of us – full-time bird catcher, best friend, soccer fan and pest control. He gave his love without expecting anything back.

There was this one day, I had to send him for an injection and the needle was thick as a skewer, 3 of us had to hold him down as the vet injected. I felt his pain as he yelped a horrifying shriek. The very moment we slackened our grip, he dashed into a corner in fear. We felt so much pain for him, and yet in his time of fear, he still had our heart because seconds later, he walked his way into our arms – letting us know things will be alright.

On 18 Nov 07, things were not alright for him. And it was rapidly not alright. In the hospital, the surgeon said that in a best case scenario, they might be able to keep him alive, but he would never return to his care-free bird-hunting days and he would be zombied on long-term medication.

What would life be if I can't live my purpose?

There and then I realized – this IS the moment to see if any of his unconditional love rubbed off on me...to let him live his legacy is to let him go.. go beyond physical limitations to live in our hearts as an eternal inspiration to us.

 

I decided to let him rest. We all miss you and still cry for you. You gave us love, strength and warmth. Unconditionally.

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What else do we need to lose to treasure what we have?

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The only thing certain about the harshest Winter is that
a beautiful Spring is round the corner.

In the week after 18 Nov 07, my mum took a long holiday that she hasdbeen postponing. A change of scenery to clear her heart and her mind. On that trip, an unexpected windfall of money came to her, would not have happened if she did not go on the trip.

The sum was about $5,500 ... ... which is meaningless till you know what happens next ... ...

Yesterday (2 Dec 07), we were walking around in the farms (this was already our third trip here) to look for a dog – not really committing. Half-hearted yet hopeful – After 4 hours, we were about to call it a day, when a little brown puppy at the back of the shop caught my mum's eye – the poor girl had been relegated to the back of the shop. She had a beautiful coat (plus a streak of white that I always loved) and a face that was so familiar.

We walked up to her. She was so familiar in the way she pounced and the mischief written all over her face. Five and a half years ago, there was a puppy like that named Buddy.

This little girl was born on the 9^th day of the month, just like Buddy.

Some thing in us said that she was the one we wanted. Yet, we were hesitant because we wanted a male puppy someone big and strong like Buddy. Her import papers checked out and the more we spent time with her, the more she grew on us. So, we decided to bring her home.

And guess what was the total bill for all of Buddy’s last illness, passing on, the cost of our new addition to the family and her vaccinations? .. that's right. you guessed it... $5,500 with only some spare change left!

Our little Dee is not Buddy; that's for sure. But for those of you who know Buddy, take a look at this video and you would wonder if Buddy was really the smarter one and knew that all would be alright.

His Life is His Legacy - What is yours?

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Take action today to sow your seeds,
in preparation for the beautiful spring ahead.
Appreciate yesterday, live today, look forward to tomorrow.

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~ The roses in front of you are meant to be sniffed. ~

How are your relationships today?

Are they at the quality that you dream about?

Or have you forgotten your dreams?

... but we never really forget our dreams... do we?

Sow your seeds today. Spring is coming.