Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

[labug]

Thanks everyone, my process just shows how powerful our emotions are but that we can control our response.

Here's the tribute S24 wrote about our dog, my third son:

Today is a sad day.

Earlier this morning, our dog of a decade and a half was put to sleep. He had been having problems getting up after laying down among other things, so it wasn't a surprise, but it was still a blow.

To me, at least, Dog was not so much a pet as he was a brother: he, my brother, and I had more adventures together in the deserts of Southern Arizona and beyond than I can count, and I have so many great memories of our time together. He had plenty of moments when he was a pain, but I was proud to call him my dog.

He was a good friend, and was always there for me, and I hope that he would say the same of me were he able to. I wish I had spent more time with him, and been able to be there with him at the end, but I know he knew I love him. He had a long life (a decade and a half is a long time for a dog his size) filled with good times. I couldn't have asked for a better friend to grow up with, and his presence in the world is sorely missed.

Rest in peace, old buddy. You've earned it.