Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Sad news

Why is it so hard to bring up the sad stuff? I have been sitting here staring at a blank, white window that's waiting for words. Then I go do something else. Then I come back. Type, backspace, laundry, repeat...

Ok, you're saying "Out with it already!" Ok, ok, ok...

Well, you remember Ranger, right? The very smart, people-loving German shepherd who was my brother's dog first, then stayed with my parents when E moved to Seattle (and back)? And who, while we were housesitting, faithfully got me up every morning before I wanted to be up? Yeah, him.


He got very sick, very fast over the last week. I don't even know with what, but he was in a lot of pain. And yesterday evening he had to be put down.

And, you know what? I'm gonna miss that guy.



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Photos by me. Yes, that's a toy he's carrying in the second first photo.

2 comments:

  1. Oh, I'm sorry. That must be sad for you, your parents, and your brother. I'm not able to sympathise because I've never had a pet die. One of these days, I'll have to deal with it, but, not yet. I'm sure it's harder than it would seem.

    I understand the whole typing, backspace, thinking, doing something, repeat routine. It's hard to get the right words out sometimes. Especially for this post. You did a great job!

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