2024 is not turning out to be my best year. Dad this winter, Buddy yesterday.

He has been on our radar for some time. After all he was over 13 years. Over the last year we’ve seen an old man a slowly aging and with a disintegrating body. An arthritis which was subdued with medication, but it still led to reduced muscle mass and instability. And with age – reduced stamina. The good days were good but the bad were really bad. With my husband’s wisdom we took the decision to let him go.

Yesterday the Mr and I had a worthy farewell of our old friend at our fantastic vet. (I can’t understand the people who don’t stay with their pets in their passing.) The best dog there ever was.

I picture him walking by my father’s side – wherever they are.