This is a warm tale of a unique friendship. It reminds me of a friendship from the Bible where two people were often caught up in the plans God had for their individual lives that didn't afford them time to spend in one another's company. Jonathan and David however, had a friendship from which we can learn the true meaning of friends. (1Samuel 18:1-4; 19-20; 23:16-18)
As I read about Fluffy and Baron I ponder how different seasons of life and times of responsibility take time away from my own time with friends. That doesn't mean that I don't think of them often and take moments to pray for them and be thankful for the time we do or have had. This encourages me to also extend grace to those who may not be able to return calls or who must cancel appointments.
When reading with a child groundwork can be laid for times their friends may be unable to play or have time to spend. That may not mean they are ending the friendship. It is a great encouragement for during those times for older children as well to help illustrate the other's perspective. You can also discuss how some of the most different people can become the best of friends.
Proverbs 17:17 "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
Proverbs 18:24 "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
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