Val-ium
I had a big adjustment to my braces this morning. It hurts. Except when I nuzzle faces with Val. Whenever I hold him in my arms or lap, he lifts his head up for me to put my chin or face against it. Then we sit there like that for awhile, gently pressing against each other. With the lower part of my face snuggled into the warm, soft fur of Val's head, there's no pain -- just peace.