~Japanese Princess~ for you all x by JaneEden
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This is Topsy who was a Japanese Chin breed of dog, and here she would have been about 6 weeks old, and no bigger than a tea cup.
A flower I associate with Japan is the beautiful blossom, and so I decided to add the blossom of my Cherry Blossom tree here.
Topsy was a gentle and loving dog when she was alive, I brought her into the world and she stayed with me until sadly her death from cancer at the tender age of just 4 years.
She will always be with me in my thougts and my heart. Yes I have special memories of her, and would like to share one of them with you.
Many years ago, Topsy along with her family of 2 siblings and her mother would come with me often to an old people's nursing home to visit my grandmother. All the ladies there adored the little dogs, they being just right for sitting on old ladies knees. I often used to see one very old lady sitting in the corner all alone and looking so sad, she was both deaf and blind. One day I enquired about her and was told that she did love dogs and had them when she was young and able. So I sat beside her and gently touched her hand, bringing it up to my face and smiled at her. Then carefully I put Topsy onto her knee, guiding the ladies disfigured arthritic hand onto gentle little Topsy's body. Until the end of my days I will never forget the sheer joy on that ladies face, just to stroke my darling Topsy made her blissfully happy. Topsy sat quietly there looking very much at home, and looking up at me as if to say it's okay Mum I understand. Ever after that I always made sure that we took Topsy to see her, and the lady began to talk again, and tell me about her own little dogs when she was young. It was sad the day we turned up and she was no longer there, but the carers at the nursing home, assured us she went peacfully in her sleep and the night before had been talking happily about the little dog that came to visit her and sat on her knee.
I often think of memories like that on the days when I am not feeling well, and it always helps me. Topsy was an amazing little dog and I could write so many tales about her, but perhaps I will tell you more another day.
Thank you for you previous kind and inspiring comments, and to those who favourited my work, I sincerly appreciate it so much.
take care of yourselves love and hugs Jane xx
The picture of Topsy was taken about 26 years ago, so was scanned in and touched up a bit in Photoshop 6.0 as with all the postwork.
Comments (129)
mickuk50
i have a cherry in my garden called amangower ,just about finished now .wonderful postwork and image jane .superb :o) mick
durleybeachbum
A lovely story, Jane! As you know my dogs visit a rest home and a nursing home, and so I see first hand the joy that just being with an animal can bring to folks lives. You did a grand job with the pic!
mbz2662
A sweet and special memory. Beautiful work...
Vaizaado
Wonderful image! Topsy's story is a very touching one, and I can imagine the joy she brought into your life, and that of others. It's so sad to hear she passed away at the age of four. Take care! Hugs Ken!
flaviok
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ledwolorz
Wonderful postwork and image.--Beautiful.
fredster66
My goodness... very touching story. My brother and his wife have one like that... a wonderful dog that does not even bark! :-) Very beautiful work as always Jane, and I wanted to thank you for placing my kitty photo into your favorites. I appreciate it so much! Take care...
e-brink
Sad, but at least she had some happy years. Great photograph of the blossom too!
janedj
Beautiful image and sweet little puppy!!!!Hugs Jane
Maya06
oh, what a wonderful story, your Topsy was a lovely doglady!!! Hugs Maya
CavalierLady
A sweet image and story, Jane. It's always a special moment to be able to see that kind of joy and be a part of it. Special memories!
tennesseecowgirl
wonderful!
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
babuci
Cute and sweet. Fantastic collage.
Merrylee
My sister was telling me about a lady in the nursing home, who had a cat with her and when she died, she told them to put the cat down also...the cat was 15yrs. old ...I didn't think that was fair at first...but after seeing what Cessna went through with my husband dieing and loosing her best friend.... I think if she's still alive when I die...I'll have the kids put her to sleep also.....A very touching story.
uk601
wonderful image, so sweet and soft. fantastic
jocko500
I sit here crying my eyes out at the coffee shop for all to see. This touch me so. God bless you
doedelzak
Unbelieveble beautyfull
brycek
Sweet and lovely capture and story..Beautiful Jane!!
danob
Wonderful your attention to detail is wonderful I bet thats real Japanese words for Cherry blossom or something apt
RobyHermida
♥!!!! Roby ;O)
sylki
Wonderful story and image Jane. I have tears in my eyes as I write this:-) Thank you for sharing Topsy with us:-) They are the sweetest breed with such character!!! I am totally besotted with my three:-)I showed a little boy, Ja Ke, for a friend so Ja Ke stayed with me for three months, I fell big time for this little guy and I sat at the airport and cried for half an hour the day I had to send him home:-( I begged my friend to sell him to me (my friend has about 60 Japs)but he refused, I later found out that he sold Ja Ke to someone else on the day I sent him home:-( Hugs
pops
A glorious image and an adorable story
tizjezzme
Good thing I know my keyboard as well as I do, for I can't see what I'm doing. Tears fill my eyes and I dare not blink. What a touching story Jane. Bless you and bless Topsy and that little old lady that spoke and smiled again, just because of you two. xx
JaneEden
Thank you all so very much for your kind and inspiring comments, and for Danny and anyone else who would care to know the Japanese wording is Jane Eden in traditional Japanese - hugs Jane xx
morghana
Lovely and sweet realization!!!!!
Lunastar
Oh Jane, I have tears rolling here. What a wonderful story. This is a fitting tribute to Topsy.
kimariehere
how cute he topsy was and what a treasured memory here and presntation you have done here!! darling as always and great for a 26 year old pic you did a wonderful job with this!!!
Breyden
Jane, what a beautiful photo and touching story! It truly touched my heart and brings tears to my eyes. You did a beautiful job with your postwork, especially with a dated scanned photo! Hugs! Breyden
lwperkins
That is such a darling dog, and what a sweet story! Pets bring us so much joy along with the hair;-)