04.11.08
In Memory
Its been a sad few days, as we’ve had to say goodbye to some of our best friends. Whenever we have to let a dog or a cat go, I am struck by how difficult it is for the family. We have all been in this place. Our pets unfortunately have to pass on before we do. We love them as part of our families, not just dogs or cats, but kids with extra hair.
Recently (February) I had to say ‘goodbye for now’ to my best friend Patti. She was a beautiful flat-coated retriever and my best friend for nearly 13 years. It was so difficult at first to even talk about her. I missed her so much that my heart just ached. As time went along, I was able to chuckle about the many wonderful things about Patti that made her so unique. She was very smart (too smart), loved red licorice, swam like an otter, went to dog shows and camping, and long walks with me. She sighed when she was exasperated, wagged her tail and hopped up and down when I came home, and hid in the “bat-cave” under my desk when it stormed. I could go on and on about her, and I miss her still and always will.
My heart goes out to those who’ve ever said ‘goodbye for now’, but I am sure their friend and companion would want them to celebrate their life together, and not be sad. I received a card when Patti parted that simply said:
Stay- if only they could.
I felt that that card truly said it all.
Feel free to share your fond memories of your gone but never forgotten friends, and celebrate their lives.
