Meet Osama.
Please don’t judge him by his name!
Osama was a devoted friend and companion to my late father.
So devoted that for 3 days after my father’s passing,
Osama refused to eat or be comforted.
Instead, he grieved.
He lay beside my father’s grave and wept.
He mourned the loss of his master, his friend, his companion.
For me, this pure demonstration of loyalty is of tremendous sentimental value.
The vision of Osama’s act of love is so precious to me.
I’m moved to tears every time.
My father and Osama treasured each other.
The depth of their love was evident at the end,
Transcending the boundaries of life and death.
Friends, this is the face of true, undying friendship.
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24)
What memories, stories, or places are of sentimental value to you?
To see what others attach sentimental value to, check out Jakesprinter’s blog.
This is so sweet! I’m sorry to hear about your father. But the love you shared….I’m all misty eyed now….
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Thank you dear friend. They’re healing tears though. Memories such as these are to be treasured…
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Treasured and held close to our hearts.
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Amen!
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great shot. sorry to hear about your father.
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Thank you, thank you very much!
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Sending love for every tear, giving thanks you & your father had such a strong bond. One special man that also shared a strong bond with his furry companion, says a lot about his nature. Love & continued prayers, far away friend…
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Oh I’ve missed you dear friend. And thank you for your kind words. My father did love nature and animals. It was very evident by the way he lived. I’m very grateful for these positive memories.
Trusting the Lord is keeping and upholding you!
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How touching. I’ve heard of dogs doing that. When Bob had a stroke several years ago our cat sat by the door and cried loudly. She was inconsolable until he finally came home from the hospital.
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Yes, apparently it’s the norm rather than the exception. Animals are very loyal and loving. Your cat sounds very special…
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so true….and what a wonderful dog, I hope his little heart heals too.
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Thanks. It was a great reminder that grieving is universal.
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So sad. What a sweet dog! I had a dog—a cocker spaniel—from the time I was in the first grade until the 11th. She was so sweet. I still miss her.
Thanks for sharing. Dogs are the best.
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Dogs are the best. I love and appreciate them more after this experience. Truly opened up my mind to the importance of true connections…bless!
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Great story of true friends ,Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂
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Thank you for the inspiration!
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this means that our loyal furry babies grieve too.. thank you for sharing this story.. i hope all is well with osama.. and to you too.
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Oh yes they do! And it’s really heartbreaking and touching to witness. Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words. Bless you!
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Yup, misty eyed. Makes me think of our Jaxxon and how I grieved when he passed.
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So sorry to hear about your Jaxxon.
Dogs truly are remarkable companions and friends. I’m so humbled by our Osama’s loyalty and unconditional love. Bless!
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