You may recall that I died on 13July2023 just shy of 15 years of age. I have accepted my death and I have many friends here in The Land Beyond. So many pets and humans. I am even friends with a cat named Snowball and so many dogs from my hood… Freddie, Oggie, Cody and Cindy.
Am I happy in The Land Beyond? Yes I am content and comfortable but happy? Not really as there is a hole in my heart for my Stephen family who are still in pain. Yes Master Robert was making soup the other day and he usually gave me a few spoonful’s of vegetable puree but he turned his head to call me and I was not there. Yet one of the many triggers of grief and there are many..still. Yes, it is all so logical. I became so very sick it was an act of human compassion that thankfully put me here in The Land Beyond. Logic and death are poor bedfellows. It was the right decision….it ended my suffering…but why all the grief?
The Stephen Family I know will never forget me but my wish is that the memories will be greeted with a smile instead of that awful feeling of loss. Tonight Master Robert was listening to Christmas music on the radio and suddenly a big smile about that embarrassing moment when I knocked down the Christmas tree and I was trapped underneath it. I was not hurt but massively surprised. But then that awful feeling took him over but finally I have noticed he smiles occasionally when he thinks about me. His goal is to associate pleasant and happy memories about me not to regret he can no longer have them. He owes that to himself and to me!
So to all dogs and dog owners enjoy your Christmas and owners when you give your dog turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and carrots enjoy and cherish the moment as trite it may seem. Store them away. Cherish them. Check that turkey you give to your dog carefully for splinters and bones.
I wish you and your family and that includes your dog(s) a most merry Christmas. Make sure your Christmas tree is secure please!!!
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