Sadness
Today I said goodbye to a dear friend. My Mom and Dad’s sweet old dog passed away peacefully in my arms this morning. I hope - and believe - that he had a good and happy life. And I am thankful that I could be with him to say goodbye, and maybe comfort him a little as he left us. Death is so many things: Sad, strange, scary, and at the same time, oddly beautiful.
Rest in peace, sweet Jim. 1992(?)-2008.
A photo from Christmas 2001:

by Andrew Hersey
I am so sorry. You are a good friend, not to be alone when passing is perhaps the greatest gift to give someone.
Comment by Jennifer — Wednesday, 16 July, 2008 @ 7:40 pm