Monday, December 22, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
The passing of Hansel
Hansel passed away yesterday afternoon about 12:15pm on the 7th of December. He was a beautiful blond, Lab- Shepherd mix and was the brother of Gretel, my female dog, whom just passed away on the evening of February 27th of this year. They spent all of their roughly 10 years of life together. I think that's the gift I was able to provide them. To say it has been a hard year is an understatement. Those two were brought home as pups the size barely larger than my hands, and grew to 100lbs. each, and all of it love.
I miss him terribly, and while I realize that people all over, have dogs/cats put to sleep every day for multiples of reasons, it is simply something that is too heart wrenching to describe , as well to go through. Twice in one year is enough. Hansel and Gretel spent their 10 years with Tami and I and will always be a part of our family. They guarded us and loved us in a way that no one else could. There is too much to say here other than to explain that this is just a way of dealing with the grief. I feel a little better with every passing hour, but the hours are passing too slow.
Hansel's gift to me, was one that calls for looking within oneself to find happiness. I've had it here all along. I am glad I was so fortunate to have an additional 9+ months with him after his sister passed. He knew me better than I knew myself. He taught me to see the importance of what I have. I hope that I am able to be a better person for it. Can people learn from animals.
If we pay real close attention. Absolutely.
Hansel, we miss you.
I miss him terribly, and while I realize that people all over, have dogs/cats put to sleep every day for multiples of reasons, it is simply something that is too heart wrenching to describe , as well to go through. Twice in one year is enough. Hansel and Gretel spent their 10 years with Tami and I and will always be a part of our family. They guarded us and loved us in a way that no one else could. There is too much to say here other than to explain that this is just a way of dealing with the grief. I feel a little better with every passing hour, but the hours are passing too slow.
Hansel's gift to me, was one that calls for looking within oneself to find happiness. I've had it here all along. I am glad I was so fortunate to have an additional 9+ months with him after his sister passed. He knew me better than I knew myself. He taught me to see the importance of what I have. I hope that I am able to be a better person for it. Can people learn from animals.
If we pay real close attention. Absolutely.
Hansel, we miss you.
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