Soul of Courage

Expressing my deepest thoughts......

I'm writing today because of the commitment I have made to my writing  ~  my heart doesn't feel like finding positive words, it truly feels more like crying.  But I honor myself and my promises..... So I write, but do I feel like it....no.

My heart is heavy for my daughter and her family.  They have made a very heartfelt decision to assist Duke (their beloved fur friend) to cross the 'Rainbow Bridge' today.  He has graced my daughters life with 13 yrs of joy.

He had no idea that his life was about to change forever when a 20 yr old girl decided to rescue him and give him a safe and loving home. He was embarking on a crazy, fun, and wild adventure to say the least. Staying up late during parties, or waiting up late for his mom to get home from a party.  Didn't really matter to him,  he was in for the long haul.  Waiting or rather jumping with joy just to be a part of her life.  I remember my FEAR when I met him.  She only filled me in with a few details when she told me that she had adopted a fur friend.  She left out one tiny detail.  When I went over to meet him he was hyper and LARGE.  Not exactly what I was expecting.    She did tell me that he was a few months old but I was still thinking small and cuddly.  At the time I was still adjusting to Brandie being out and on her own and my 'mother- worry' was still on high alert.  So when I met Duke the 'mother worry' went to a whole new level.  As I am looking at him and trying to avoid his jumping attacks,  I said to her ' he looks like a pitbull', and as she was putting his leash on to walk him she  walked out the door and casually said, 'he is' and left me standing there in complete SHOCK./FEAR.

As the years went by I was grateful for the pitbull in my daughters life.  As far as vicious... he would rather lick you than intimidate you.  He has been the best friend she has ever had.  He saw her through her partying days, he  listened patiently when she needed a shoulder to cry on, he graciously accepted her marriage (that brought an amazing and wonderful dad into his life) and then life became a whirlwind again when he lovingly welcomed his human brother and sister into his life.  He has brought so much love, laughter, and appreciation to us.  So we send you forward our sweet Duke into RAINBOW BLISS.  We love you!!!

'The Darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow'
                                               Jonathon Lockwood Huie

ALL MY LOVE
MOM