Let the Memories Bring Smiles

Today marks thirty days since my sidekick and best friend Diesel left me.  I would like to think that if I had been the one who left he would not have forgotten me!

Over the past month I have walked many times the same paths Diesel and I took through the years.  And with each walk the memories were a little easier and sometimes brought a smile.

I have written on here about some of the things that Diesel taught me.  The one thing he taught in the end was the importance of a final directive.  No, Diesel could not have made a final directive but the decision I made about him is one that should not be placed unnecessarily on another person you care about.

So, as you go forward today, think about the painful decision someone you love may be forced to make one day because you did not act.  Get an advance directive.

Diesel... forever in my heart.  Diesel... always bringing smiles.

RIP, buddy dog!

The Memories Remain

It was two weeks ago this morning that my beloved Diesel Dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge.   It was this morning that I finally moved his toys and bed to the garage.

Two days ago I took his special prescription food and unused insulin syringes to the Humane Society Shelter.  

I was looking at some pictures of Diesel over the past few days. He had really started looking rough.  Of course, people say the same thing about this guy!

After studying the pictures and remembering his difficulties breathing and all I realize it was the proper thing to do.

And, while I miss my walking buddy, I still go walking every day.  I have memories each step along the way.  

They are good memories.   And the one thing I am grateful this day is....

the memories remain!