Happy Tuesday, friends. I hope all of you had a good weekend; mine sucked, honestly. I was at church yesterday when I got a text from Graham in our group text that something was wrong with our old dog, Crash. It turns out he was having seizures all of a sudden; he'd been perfectly fine the night before and even that morning, but he declined very quickly. I left church and met them (and the ex and his girlfriend) at the vet, and we made the decision to have sweet Crashy put to sleep, because who can stand to see a dog suffer?
I have so many stories of this dog from his younger days; I used to call him Evil Knievel, he was so bad. To have been so rotten as a puppy, he sure did turn into the bestest boy ever. We used to take him camping with us when we would go twice a year, which he loved. This one time some geese walked by him for the last time, and he charged at them so fast that when his little paws left the deck at its end, he was practically walking on water. He was loyal, he loved car rides, he loved our sunset watch hours and Christmas lights date nights with me in my car. He loved going to the vet, and he thought everyone was there to see him when visitors came over. Our family will forever miss his absence, but we're grateful for the fourteen years we had with him.
This is all I've got in me for a blog post today, friends. I'll be back here tomorrow. Thanks for being here to love and encourage me when I'm more than a little sad. Love to all.
Jenn xoxo
I'm linking up with Holly and Sarah for today's blog post.
Sweet Crash. I know yesterday was rough. So sorry friend and hoping it will be a better Monday!
ReplyDeleteThanks, friend. I'll be glad to be at work today with students again! One co-worker reached out and told me to consider taking a day off, but I don't want to do that, especially since Andrea's mom died.
DeleteAw, Jenn I am so sorry to read this; I am sure that was hard to say goodbye.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was a hard day for so many reasons.
DeleteSo sorry Jenn. That's always a heartbreaking decision to make.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is.
DeleteOh no! I am soooo sorry. Thank you for sharing photos and stories of your sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I know you remember this all too well. I loved sharing about him here in blog world.
DeleteOh Jenn I am so very sorry- sending you love and hugs XO
ReplyDeleteThanks, friend! xoxo
DeleteOh no! Sending love and hugs. I am so sorry about Crash! He sounds like such a wonderful dog and what lovely memories you have.
ReplyDeleteThank you, friend. He was such a good boy! And was adored by everyone who met him.
DeleteI’m so very sorry for your loss ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteIt's so hard to lose a beloved pet. They fill spaces we don't even know are there until they're gone. Sending you a big hug today xo
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! Thank you for this, friend.
DeleteThere is something so darn hard about losing a pet - they just love us so unconditionally. Saying some prayers for you today - this is tough! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI know! But I'd do it all over again for the amazing memories. This also felt like another piece of my past dying...it was a rough day. Thank you for this!
DeleteSo sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, friend!
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. They really do become family! Sending love and prayers
ReplyDeleteThank you! They really do. xoxo
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Our animals are precious to us and they give us a lot of love and loyalty. We don't deserve them! 🐶
ReplyDeleteAmen to that. Most humans are shit heads, you can see the innocence in animals (except maybe rats) in their eyes.
DeleteThank you, Lisa! You are so right.
DeleteAnonymous, you made me laugh! And unfortunately, you are right.
DeleteI'm so, so sorry! Crash sounds a lot like our Albie - rough and tumble, but so sweet at the same time. I hope the whole family remembers lots of good times with Crash.
ReplyDeleteYes! I've often thought the same thing about our two oldest dogs. Thanks, friend!
DeleteRIP little soul, they are all precious and become like family. I lost a couple of cats in recent years, over time sorrow lessens and what remains are memories of their selfless friendship.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteOh Jenn. I am so sorry to hear this. I know you will miss him a lot.
ReplyDeleteThank you, friend!
DeleteJenn, I am sorry to hear this. Dogs are pretty great and it's hard to see them suffer and to let them go. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You are so right.
DeleteOh, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. When I had to put my Teddy down at age 16 in 2023, my vet counseled sobbing me for about 45 mins about how it is the last act of kindness you give to your dog-- an easy rest. I really believe that, even though I thought I'd die, too. Dogs are the best and keep us going. I'm glad you have others to ease the loss. RIP Crash.
ReplyDeletesorry-- Alex, teacher from Brooklyn
DeleteThank you! It never gets easier. I love what your vet said, and I also believe that to be true. I cannot stand the thought of a beloved animal suffering. They are so good to us, right? xoxo
DeleteThanks for letting me know it was you, Alex!
DeleteSo incredibly sorry for your loss Friend. What a hard thing to have to do and yet, we would NEVER say "no" to the years we had, right? Dogs really do teach us a lot about life, love, and loss - experiencing the very best with the very worst. Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for your loss, Jenn. It's so hard, but I know you gave him such a great life. We lost our sweet pup in February and I still miss her every single day.
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