Tasha and Gordie

(Tasha on left and Gordie on right)

It hurts to say good-bye to a loved one. It is never easy. When Tasha passed away on 8/22/07 I know I went into a depression and that severely impacted my health. I am slowly regaining strength and starting to live again. She was my heart dog....one who was the inspiration behind my dreams. Because of her I am what I am today. And now, five months later, we had to say good-bye to a sweet soul, Gordie, this early AM. He was such an endearing soul...never met anyone who he did not like. The hurt of loosing another one starts all over again. I told Gordie before he left..."go find Tasha"...I am sure he did and that the two are romping at Rainbow Bridge. I know I feel Tasha's spirit all around me. No matter how long or short these souls are with us in life we must learn from them. They came into our life for a reason. We must take what we have learned from them and apply it to our life. We must push on and not let our saddness, depression or sense of loss keep us from doing the things that are before us. Life has too much to offer and it is up to us to open our hearts, eyes, and ears to what lies in front of us. Yes, we will miss those who have gone on to another place..but I know that regardless whether they are with us in spirit or not, they would want for us to continue to live, learn and be happy. Thankfully the memories of them will always be with us forever. Thank you Tasha and Gordie...Good-Bye does not mean forever, it means till we see eachother again.

On a happier note...the shelter puppy has now been named Brazen! She is pictured below!