I put this out there for Char and also for myself to reflect on when I need to reflect as time has passed. In April 2009 Abel and I decided: we wanted a dog / didnt want a dog / wanted a dog / do we really want a dog? / yes, lets get a dog / are you sure? / OK, lets get a dog. So after searching shelters, and not feeling a connection, we saw a photo of a 4 month old little girl on Craigslist in a foster home. We made a plan. Wed go meet her, but wed go out and have lunch afterward and discuss everything before we made a decision. So we arrived at this foster home in Peoria. The next thing that happened is something neither of us can ever erase from our minds. This little girl stuck her head around the corner, tilted her head and glanced at us as her little ears flopped to the right side of her head. Her eyes asked Are you my Daddies?. Then she walked over to greet us. The plan of having a plan flew out the window at that moment. Moments later she was sleeping between my feet on her way to her forever home. Many of our friends have had the privilege of getting to know and loving Char. She has traveled with us to the mountains. She has camped with us. Shes splashed across creeks, lakes and the Sea of Cortez. If you are one of our girlfriends, you know shes also renowned for making your breasts a lovely place to rest her head on a long drive. Yesterday I took her to the pond at the park and talked with her about how that this would be the last full day we would spend together before the vet came over to let her go. Last night Char left us. She never showed any pain but she was very tired. I think she left the world on her own terms. She was fine, then suddenly she gave a yelp. We both had time to scoop her up and within seconds she was gone. Char was absolutely the best. She gave us 5 wonderful years. We tried to give her a few more, but the cancer was too strong. I dont know if it would have been easier if she was 15 or 20, but I am really pissed that it took her at just 5 years old. I love you Char. I look forward to your kisses and wagging tail the next time we meet.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:16:46 +0000
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