Gloria

In November 2011, I posted a blog regarding the death of our great dog, Franklin. Everyone loved him as he loved them. Every one was special to him. His death was sudden and it was sad. 

Memories+of+Franklin.jpg    (Photos include Gloria side-by-side with Franklin)

Gloria, Neal and Brooke’s dog, has spent recent summers with us and, in her old age, has spent most of the last two years with us. Gloria was clearly different from Franklin. But, her idiosyncrasies were endearing. And, in her old age, she displayed the canine ability to live in the moment. Her pleasures were simple as were her expectations. Satisfying those expectations made us happy.

 But age (14) has resulted in one problem and then another. During the last two weeks, it became clear that her body was telling us that her time in this world was ending.  We went to the veterinarian yesterday who confirmed our assessment. We stayed with her on the floor as veterinarian proceeded with the procedure. 

She has been totally different than Franklin or Patrick, but our tears were evidence of our love for her. We are grateful for her time with us.