Sydney

It had been a pretty hectic last few weeks with work when I got a call form a friend in San Francisco. She told me of her friend Randy and his dog Sydney. Sydney the yellow lab and her brother/littermate Apollo came to be with Randy 9 years ago. Unfortunately Randy is being advised that for the comfort of Sydney that she be quietly put to sleep. So until then Randy will be spending as many precious moments with her and Apollo as he can. As an animal lover and dog owner I sympathize whole-heartedly with Randy and hope that he has many cherished memories of Sydney to hold on to. Take heart in hoping that when our time is near the end, as we slowly ascend, a wet nose and a wagging tail waits for you at Heaven's gate.

DON'T CRY FOR ME WHEN I'M GONE

Three score and ten are given to man,
But ours is a much briefer span.
So, though I give you all my heart,
The time will come when we must part.
But all around you, you will see,
Creatures that speak to you of me;
A tired horse, a hunted thing,
A sparrow with a broken wing ...
Pity - and help (I know you will)
And somehow, I will be with you still;
And I shall know, although I'm gone,
The love I gave you lingers on.

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