Today is a hard day. I’ve read the occasional post where someone has lost someone or a pet. I usually skim and mentally send my condolences, but being a typical human, I don’t let it sink in. I never allow myself to partake in their sadness or share my sympathies. I always take for granted the fact that everything’s great with my family and pets and just keep scrolling. .
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Two weeks ago we had to put our sweet GSD down completely out of the blue. Long story short, she was fine one day and beyond help the next. It hurt and I cried. I cried because it didn’t seem fair. I cried because she was a damn good dog and she was only six. I cried because it broke my babies hearts and I couldn’t make them feel better. I cried because I never stopped to show others the sorrow I got for them when they shared their loss. .
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I’m not sharing this to ask for your pity. I just wanted to remind you that life’s short and things in life cause pain. When you hear that little voice in your head telling you to reach out, whether it’s to share in someone’s happiness or their loss, take heed and listen. You never know when your words could help someone cope with the circumstances of their day.
P.S-the jughead in this photo is my other GSD, Gunner. He’s healthy and happy. A little sad, but coping.
