8 Years of Friendship

"Thanks for being you, Ruby"

Today marks mine and Ruby's 8 year anniversary.

That smile sums it up

Recently, I have been swamped with medical bills, car repairs, and one difficult cat that keeps getting sick. This has forced me into a very sticky financial situation; one where everyone automatically says "why don't you get rid of the horse- you'd save SO MUCH money then!"

I won't deny it- I WOULD save a lot of money; it was a financially irresponsible decision to have a horse while I was paying for school and living on my own back in 2007.

I will starve first.

Yes, it costs money. Yes, I sometimes wish I could have my own house now, or go out with my friends every weekend, and update my aging wardrobe. But what you have to consider is this: what has Ruby done for me, and what is the price of that? When my ex of 6 years cheated on me and all my friends had abandoned me- Ruby was there. When I was struggling with bullying, lack of self confidence, and depression- Ruby was there. When I graduated college and had to deal with the stress of my first 'real' job- Ruby was there. Even when I showed up only once a week at 11pm, she was there to greet me with her cute Ruby nicker. No matter what, she is always there; to hug, to make me laugh, to remind me that not all strong bonds have to be human. She will never betray me, she will never tell my secrets, and she will never give up on me.

How do you put a price on that?

So to Ruby:Thank you. Thank you for being there when no one else is. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and your uncanny habit of not allowing me to mope. Thank you for your willingness to give in a world full of takers. Thank you for helping my dreams become reality. But most of all, thank you for being you.