I lost my best friend today. He loved me unconditionally. I held him in my hand when he was 2 days old. The only liver and white amongst a litter of black and white springer spaniel newborns. He was a very special and loving dog. It has always felt like he was Kim’s and my first “child.” It’s true, he didn’t get as much attention after Madeleine was born. But he loved me unconditionally. He was always independent in his ways; while being ever curious, adventurous and smart. He was incredibly clever and learned quicker than imaginable. He earned a good citizen certificate and accomplished difficult agility courses before he was 2 years old. He could leap and twist to catch a ball over 5 feet in the air. You could see him break the yard down into grids to find a lost ball. And he loved the water. And He loved me unconditionally. He could be so accommodating; allowing us to fulfill the tradition of him sporting the reindeer antlers for 13 years of Christmas pictures. For many years he had boundless energy; loving to run, catch and play. Even when his hips gave him trouble, he’d want to play and was still quicker than the youthful lumbering Blizzard. For many years he slept at our feet; until he couldn’t make it onto the bed. He’d find his places to be alone; but always raced to greet me when I came in the door; because he loved me unconditionally. I would smell the top of his head before I went on a trip. I loved that smell; uniquely Yogi. It was such a pleasant smell. When I thought of that smell it made me feel warm, contented and home. I am going to miss him so much. I will remember all the joy he brought; but right now I am filled with sadness and grief. There is an emptiness now. It’s a void I can’t imagine ever being filled. I loved him unconditionally.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:21:49 +0000
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