Saying goodbye . . .

My parents put down Libby, one of our pets since I was about 10 years old. She was getting old and had sores and issues with daily functioning so mom and dad decided it was time. She was put down this afternoon.

My mom wrote a touching obituary for our baby doggy:

LEGACY’S SWEET LIBERTY
Libby was born in Richland, Washington in February 1997 and died on a snowy day in Bellevue, Washington on November 22, 2010. She lived thirteen years and nine months.

She brought a lot of joy to her family through those years. She helped Janelle and Jillian grow into fine young woman and was even on sight at Jillian’s wedding on August 7, 2010. She walked thousands of miles with Sherry and Gordan and was clipped around 70 times in her lifetime.

At the end of her life, she was still a loving and gentle little dog who loved her family more than anything.

She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family: Gordan, Sherry, Janelle, Jillian, Misty (her faithful companion, and at the end of her life, her body sore moistener), Derek, Micah and Milou (Janelle’s kitty who loved sneaking into Libby’s bed to sleep with her).

We love you Libby and will remember you forever.

Evidentally, Misty (our younger snauzer) knows that she is gone, and is grieving today with mom. I think my mom plans on finding her a new companion so that she won't be so lonely. Misty is a very sweet and social puppy.

This pic was taken about a week ago when I saw her last to say goodbye.

I leave you with an excerpt of a poem written by Cristina L. Tronnes

Special Friend

I lost a special friend today

the kind you can't replace,

and looking at her empty bed

I still can see her face.

I see the endless energy

the sparkling puppy eyes,

Not the tired, fragile friend

I had to bid goodbye

It will truely be a struggle

I don't know how I'll face each day,

I have to let her go--I know

But in my heart she'll always stay