It often happens that our animal friends bring us light during dark moment, laughter in sorrow, and strength in times of weakness.
Tag: dogs
Everybody’s Favorite Character
I began writing my current work in progress back when the COVID-19 pandemic first started to raise its ugly head. The story is about a middle-aged woman who lives in a very remote area. Her best little friend and only housemate is her dog. The dog’s name is Topaz, and she is an Italian greyhound….
Adrift On The Current
I think back on all of the times I have been through this. Of all my dogs, only two left me so suddenly that we didn’t go through this process of loss of appetite and dwindling vitality. I’ve done it again, and again.
And yet, I know in the heart of my soul, that I will continue to do it … again and again … until I, myself, am facing this sunset journey, and someone else is caring for me in my final days.
I will do it again and again, because the soul deep joy of loving and being loved by a dog is worth every tear. It’s worth every “please take another bite.” It’s worth every shattered heart when that final breath comes.
I’ll do it again and again, because what they give while they are here is what makes me whole.
Gayle Nastasi 