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Bearz by IlzeMary and her husband Jim had a dog, Lucky. Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come up missing. Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's favorite toys. Lucky always stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay in the box.
It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told her she was going to die of this disease; she was just sure it was fatal. She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her...what would happen to Lucky? Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through. If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I didn't want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.
The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining and miserable. Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap.
Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called. It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed. When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot. But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem. She was covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned! While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life. He had covered her with his love Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every night. It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky? He still steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.
Live everyday to the fullest. Remember it is a blessing from God. The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They're the ones who care.
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”
SouthHi,
Your quote; "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." is the truest thing I've ever read!!! Bravo to you~ Such a wonderful story~ Why can't we humans love & care sooooooo unconditionally? Fondly, Debbie
Posts: 1,836Wonderful story and the quote at the end is superb! :clap:
What a great quote 
:hug:
~Chrissi
Dolls N DreamsWhat a wonderful story, thank so much for posting this! A true lesson in life!
Storytime Bears
WisconsinGreat inspirational story. Thank you Ilze!!!!
Lynn
WienIlze, this is such a moving story! Wonderful and hear warming! 
Thanx for posting it
Gaby 
Posts: 3,540
What a heartwarming story!!! So very few things make me tear up like this..... and the end quote was the icing on the cake :hug:
Sunny FloridaI have 3 dogs and one of them sounds like this dear dog, he is my big baby, he weighs 60 lbs but he thinks he is a lap dog
Chaska, MinnesotaDear Ilze: that is the most heartwarming story I've read.
I too am a breast cancer survivor. I almost died from an infection from the surgeries. I had a cat named Lovey. She was Michaels cat really and she slept with him in the other room. When Mike brought me home from the hospital, I was shock to see Lovey would not leave my side. For over a week, she slept next to me day and night. Once I felt better, she gravitated back to Mike. Your story reminded my of her during that horrible time eleven years ago.....It brought a smile to my face....
