Goodbye old friend

I write this entry with tears in my eyes as I just returned from Tufts Veterinary Hospital where my mom, my sister and I said goodbye to a trusted friend. It was time for us to let Lady, our family dog for many, MANY years, rest in peace. As hard as it was to put her to sleep, it was even harder to watch her struggle to get around every day. She was one of the best dogs a family could ever ask for. She will be greatly missed.

Home At Last

The trees were blowing in the gentle breeze

the sun was shining; thru the leaves on the trees

The meadows are green; and the grass grows tall

off in the distance; you can see a waterfall

Over the falls; down through the creek

the water flows gently; as a rabbit sneaks a peek

Far up above; in the deep blue sky

the birds soar high; as they fly by

The animals play; at the bridge by the waterfall

chasing each other; and just having a ball

They play all day; from morning to night

there's no more rain; just warm sunlight

Off in the distance; the trumpets would blow

all would look up; and notice a bright glow

The harps would play; and the angels would sing

as another pet has come home; who had earned her wings

~ John Quealy

Lady, old girl, we will see you again someday, over the Rainbow Bridge.