Hello to all who have been following this space, encourage us, share their experiences about the disease and go on and on ... even though it costs us understand and complete dissemination of Narcolepsy.
Thanks to all of you and Mariana for the story (I put it here because in the field of literature was lost!)
MAN'S BEST FRIEND
Mariana Duhalde
Sandro is a furry animal oddity, its future owner, Miriam, too, not because it is hairy but she also is a rarity. But the way these two people as individuals are in the world of the impossible, undermines all odds and statistics possible. Our little friend, other puppy is normal, ordinary, except for one tiny detail that few can pass up. It serves as a guardian, so if one looks a fearsome bark to discourage any undesirable predator, you better not have Sandro, who sleep soundly until the danger passes. As a pet, leaves much to be desired as it does not respond as expected to cuddling and ear scratching. It's almost as if acariciáramos a cushion. If on the other hand, we want a show dog, a proud animal well-scented and shiny coat, to take a walk and strut to the neighbors, forget it. It will not work. Try putting his brush belt, and perhaps more successful. But if we settle for some company, Sandro will not disappoint us and will always be at our feet, without having to bribe him with delicious dog biscuits. And that is precisely what Miriam seeks, not knowing that what you will find more. That little detail that makes so many give up, is the ace that Sandro has up his sleeve.
Miriam seems to be more of the many typical teens of the new modern world, but certainly is not. Suffers and enjoys, represses and exploits, packed and unpacked in seconds, and search and retrieval but not always find. Her youth makes her living all a mile a minute, without pause or rest, although unique way. Why so singular? Because if too angry with their parents or siblings, for example, instead of giving a loud slam of film is limited only to fall to the floor collapsed, literally. And in the most graceful and unusual situation, knees and seems to betray him to pass out with laughter.
His life is not easy, but somehow or another, so it is for everyone without exception. Struggles to find an identity that does not resemble any, struggles to belong without losing its very essence, being cool or at least seem so, fight for your condition does not limit or condition the way others see her. And I never lost hope. He laughs at itself, mocking their flaws their theatrical parody falls, turning what could be tragedy into comedy. So when you go to Sandro, frantically excited that his touch collapses without notice, need not know anything else. It is a meeting point, as in mathematics when two lines intersect. It has to be yours and nobody else, no doubt.
Miriam looks at who will be your dog and go beyond it. He understands, and because they can see what so many discarded. She and he are unique among such monotony imposed. You do not need anything else. The woman who serves, tries to explain that it may not be the best choice because unfortunately the dog ... But Miriam interrupts. Just what you want, and with great determination, pick him up before the incredulous eyes of the woman, and whispers something in his ear, because she knows she can hear. Finish the corresponding paperwork, prepare your bike and put the puppy, which is starting to come out of his reverie on the basket, calmly and without haste.
The fresh air of the morning is good for them both, the comfort, the active. Miriam looks at Sandro, and gives him a small smile, very controlled to prevent the puppy excited, because they both know well what can happen next. Knowingly, Sandro looks, but does not move the tail looks only.
Miriam thinks of how many planets and moons must have aligned to make this meeting possible, though not believe in horoscopes and astrology. Think about what your father say when he hears everything and prepared a speech to beat strong and accurate, but NOT know a Dad never last long.
Sandro, the name you chose for your friend, lives up to his mother, a fan of gypsy heartbreaker. He knows that when his mother heard him, the puppy will love automatically. All covered. Best impossible.
And to think that was who said that before a dog would be best to choose a cat, it is well known that there is no creature who likes to romp over 23 hours a day. But to sleep at any time, she does not need company. Miriam does not need that, a kitten is fine for some but what she wants is a dog, a loving and loyal animal, that's what she wants. Follow you to the end of the world, in good times and bad, which is excited with the sound of your footsteps at the door, you look without reproach and without demands. And it does.
The detail, that rare detail that makes them so special to them, not hindrance. Cataplexy or no cataplexy, are inseparable and happy, no matter what anyone says. Because when Miriam laugh out loud at some nonsense and feel betray their muscles and drop it, you know the warm muzzle Sandro bring it back gently. And when they ride in a lovely neighborhood place, and Sandro was so excited to see another dog, while her body fails, Miriam palmeará the back, take it into his arms and whisper in my ear once again these words, which only they know, "you're not alone."
© 2009, Mariana Duhalde
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