Saying Goodbye...

This afternoon, my family had to say goodbye to Britches, our 14 year old Golden Retriever. It's the part of being a pet owner that just stinks. It sucks, really. You love them wholeheartedly and they honestly take a piece of your heart when they pass away. I know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Britches is running around in doggie heaven...happy to see her sister Buttons, ripping the covers off of tennis balls, swimming in the pool, and digging her famous trenches in the dirt. She was a great dog and companion and won't soon be forgotten. 

Britches in April 2012

Saying Goodbye is one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite childhood movies, The Muppets Take Manhattan...it really puts my thoughts and feelings into words.
Saying Goodbyeby Jeff Moss

Saying goodbye, going awaySeems like goodbye's such a hard thing to sayTouching a hand, wondering whyIt's time for saying goodbye
Saying goodbye, why is it sad?Makes us remember the good times we've hadMuch more to say, foolish to tryIt's time for saying goodbye
Dont want to leave, but we both knowSometimes it's better to goSomehow I know we'll meet againNot sure quite where, and I don't know just whenYou're in my heart, so until thenIt's time for saying goodbye
Somehow I know we'll meet againNot sure quite where, and I don't know just whenYou're in my hearty, so until thenWanna smile, wanna crySaying goodbyeLa la la la la la la laIt's time for saying goodbye