Hello
I was thinking about different memories as we had to euthanize our dog, Zinn. We never really forget our pets, or anyone who touches our life in a special way, do we?
The best thing about time, is that it gives us a chance to remember with fondness the good things, and we forget the bad.
Christmas is that time of year when it is very easy to remember the nice memories.
These were some reflections I had the day we had to euthanize Zinn.
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We had to euthanize our dog Zinn today. Zinn was a good dog, like our cat, Jesse who was a good cat which we euthanized 3 weeks ago. Many times we hear how our pets are wonderful and that is true, but if you are like me, that 'sentiment' of 'they were good' does not truly capture everything, does it?
Let me try to cou
nt the ways: They were always happy to see me home - even if I did not have a treat for them.They were great with my family and kids - _never_ bit them even once - and Jesse would get blood sugar tests sometimes 4-8 times a day with a little pinch that my 11 & 13 yr old did it (with restraint from the 7 yr old). Nor did the dog even look funny when the 10 month old would crawl over him from one side of his body to the next.He was excited when you said his namehe trusted youwhich is why the decision to end his pain is sometimes the hardest - because you want to make sure you don't do it 'too soon', and give him every chance he deserves.During this Christmas season, it made me ponder, what type of dog would Joseph & Mary have? We know many shepherds used sheep, and we know even nomadic people have sheep.
I am sure everyone who is reading this thinks that their dog would be there to help Joseph and Mary find the stable. Because I have met all your dogs, and I know that is the case. I know my dog would be doing that. And letting the baby Jesus crawl over him back and forth.
So many nice thoughts and memories. I pray I was not too greedy in asking for more than my beloved pet had to painfully sacrifice to give me.
But I am sure glad to have "loved and lost than never to have loved at all". We'll miss you Zinn and Jesse.
Which reminds me of rule #14 from that we learned from Noah's Ark:No matter how bleak it looks, there's likely to be a rainbow on the other side. Look for it!
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May your Christmas season be filled with wonderful memories to savor for years to come, and may all of your memories you recall be filled with joy and happyness.
