We added a ribbon each for Alex and Nikki as a tribute, and to let them know that we have not forgotten them. I remembered, and for a few minutes I could not see.
During Jim and René's lecture later that morning, I could not help but capture a moment when Jim had to pause and remember as he was describing a picture of Jerry, their German Shepherd, taking one of his last rides before the end.
Remembrance is a powerful thing.
(Here's a link to the PBS Nature documentary's segment of Jim, René, and Jerry's diagnosis. And this is a link to the entire Nature episode.)
How lovely! I would have been a weepy mess all day.
ReplyDeletehaving seen the pbs nature episode that they were a part of, it was again very emotional for me to see it. heartbreaking and uplifting in a span of minutes.
DeleteIt sounds a lot like a few moments at BlogPaws! There were definitely some moments when no dry eyes could be found. Remembrance is a powerful thing!
ReplyDeletei think i'd end up being a mess if i was at blogpaws and experience the up-and-downs more than a few times.
DeleteThanks for sharing this Steve! It has been an honor and a pleasure to share our story with the Greyhounds Rock community too.
ReplyDeleteReaders can add their own ribbons to the Tripawds Tribute Leash here.
i'm happy to share this, jim. i never thought i'd actually meet the people that i had watched in that episode on tv. the honor and pleasure was all mine.
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