I was privileged to meet my friend B a few times when travel schedules managed to intersect for a day or two. But, we started brief email exchanges and posts to her blog several years before. There was one specific post that stunned me. So, I dropped her a note. She was gracious enough to reply. And, a friendship was born.
Like her many readers, I saw something deep in her posts, about life, pain, laughter and tears. And, of course, Barkley was by her side for all of her adventures. I was deeply saddened to hear of Barkley's passing. B gave us updates as his health declined and he began to suffer.
Over time, the illness was too much. She made the decision that so many people have made. A humane, kind, and painful decision. But, she made it....firm with the conviction that it was the right thing to do.
As part of the healing process, B wrote about Barkley...about life. Her life...his life...their lives.
Check out her website if you haven't. They are for sale. If you know someone with a soft spot for a dog, don't forget that it is Christmas. This is a wonderful stocking stuffer. And, it will certainly touch someone's heart.
Thanks B for sharing it with us.
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