I used to love it when our dog would jump up on the couch with us and put her head in my lap. It was one of the nicest times. She doesn't do that so much anymore. She's just a grumpy old lady now. I also used to love on Saturday and Sunday mornings when we would sleep in and she was able to get up on the bed with us. She would move from our feet up between us on the bed and snuggle up close to us.
It's those moments that help us find comfort and contentment and it's often pets that can bring it. I find so much value in spending time with Cleo, she understands me perfectly and knows when to listen and when to talk. (They talk in their own way I think.)
Yeah, I totally get what you are saying. I'm really holding onto those moments more and more as Jovi gets older. She's 14 now and going through some rough stuff healthwise.