Circle of Life
This morning my 11 year old black lab, Dakota, died at about 11:30 am. She had survived cancer surgery two years ago and we felt blessed to have her with us everyday. She was surrounded with her loved ones and peacefully went to sleep.
This is a devastation to all of us but I have to believe for me, the most. You see, Dakota and I had that perfect understanding of each other. She had my back and I had hers! I would let her know what needed to be done and she would, in her doggy way, say; “How can I help?” Never once questioning me or my intentions. And she would tell me when she hurt and I would make her as comfortable as possible. She knew that I did everything with intention and for the betterment of this cirle of life.
A real understanding came today as I realized that life stops for no one or no thing. Life keeps on moving even when we don’t feel that we can. The world did not come to a stand still because my beloved four-legged soulmate died. The world didn’t even blink! We are just pulled on to the next task at hand. But today I stopped! I stopped to cry for myself, my children , my dog and for all of us that will never be greeted by her wet nose again. I stopped.
Maybe tomorrow I will stayed stopped, or maybe I will follow Anna’s advise and take a shower because that is what Dakota would have wanted.
The circle of life; Good and bad, life and death, laughter and tears, suffering and joy…..not for the faint of heart.
Peace be with us all,
Derinda
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. You’ve all lost a family member. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to you,
Catherine
Awww Derinda, I am so sorry. Allow the flow of your sorrow, and rejoice in the fondness of what you and Dakota shared.
Love and Hugs,
Karl