Comfort Case

I have a friend, Jen, who is well known for her compassionate gestures for any and every occasion. In the past few months, I have lost count of the number of comfort quilts that she made, coordinated and contributed toward. As she recently posted on her blog, she "quilt[s] without obligation." What a great way to be!

Two weeks ago, Jen's dog, Holly, died. Jen recently learned that Holly was sick and made the most out of the time they had left, making her a comfort quilt of her own and a new bandana. Making time for extra cuddles. And, indulging in whatever made things easier for Holly. I've never had a dog, but it is clear that Holly was a best friend; family. She is sorely missed and I'm sad to see my friend have to journey through the sorrow of loss.

In light of Jen's loss and it being a time when comfort is needed, I really wanted to whip some kind of comfort together for her. If she waited for a quilt, though, her need for comfort would have likely passed. So, rather than throw the towel in and skip the idea all together, I decided a small gesture was better than nothing and put together a "Comfort Case."

I don't know if you can see it well enough in these photos, but each water dish says Top Dog. Holly was most definitely the Top Dog in Jen's book. One of a kind, irreplaceable.

Even though it's not a quilt, I think it will do. It's completely hug-able, doggy-cute and more than capable of collecting a tear or two. Hopefully it brings a touch of  comfort, too.