[learning to] say goodbye

Last night was rough.  Col's childhood dog/best friend/survival coach/you name it, passed away.  While Jesc was getting older (14 this year), he still seemed himself and had no health problems other than general slowing down.  We last saw him on Sunday, and Col's rents even took him for his nightly walk that night.

Monday though, he parked himself underneath the dining room table where he stayed until he peacefully passed, while my in-laws, sister-in-law, and niece were eating dinner.  The worst part of it all was trying to reach Col with the news, who was in grad class.

We've both lost our childhood doggies this year.  It's so hard because of the many years and situations they've been through with us.  However, this morning I was thinking and praising God for the capacity that He's given our hearts to love.  It made me think about the fact that thankfully, He doesn't only give us the ability to love for one parent, sibling, spouse, friend, pet.  Instead, we are able to love an unlimited number of people and animals, which is great because none of us will live forever in this world.  Here's to the wonderful dogs who grace our lives, and for the unconditional love Jesc gave Col and vice versa.