For the last maybe two to three years, I’ve sat it in more than on the front porch. Both Karl and Bear liked/like the spot I now call Beardog Point…not too far, but not too close – a spot that allows an eye on the game trail below and also the road.

For me, to be close to my dog – not so close as to be intrusive, but near enough – to be in the shade of the pines, to have a bit of view to the east and to the west – it is a good spot.

I spent hours in this chair near Karl when he was well and then when he was not. I sat in this chair in the morning, in the evening and a number of times in the middle of the night. I count every moment in this chair, with my dog near, as moments dear to me. There are times when I feel like I can remember every one of those moments.

I remember praying for Karl – for healing, for his comfort, for peace and for wisdom. I remember just sitting and being with him.

Now, with Bear, I have the joy of seeing him become comfortable at this place and with me and with Bob. It is endearing that he lies in nearly the exact same spot that Karl did. I feel sure that Karl speaks to him in some way. I have certainly asked Karl to do so…particulary in regards to Bob :) !

This chair.