On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 6:09 AM, Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Lost a family member last night. Grace, our yellow lab, was lying on the
> floor at our feet when she suddenly started panting heavily. She rolled
> over and yelped a couple of times and died. Both cats rushed to her and sat
> while Joan and I tried to figure out what was going on. She was 12, almost
> 13, and had been declining for some time. Her death was not unexpected, but
> the manner of it was. We’re glad she went quickly, and, selfishly, we’re
> glad we didn’t have to give her that last ride to the vet.
>
> This is an old image, from 2007, but I think it best sums up the moment.
>
> Our house seems empty this morning.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=14276
>
>
>
Our condolences to your family, Bob. A very poignant photo, and a perfect
sentiment. Having just lost our boy Chandy, Sheri and I completely
understand the empty feeling. We keep expecting to see him in his favorite
spots at any moment.
--
Paul Braun
Certified Music Junkie
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Berthold Auerbach
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