Thursday, April 26, 2012

My Chester Dog

Hello all! Yeah, I know its been awhile.  This month has been quite a downer! I know that's probably not the first thing you like to see as you begin reading a new post, but its just a fact.  On April 7th we had to put my beloved Chester dog to sleep.  He had been diagnosed with lymphatic cancer just three weeks previous and it was time to let him succumb to his obvious discomfort.  Chester had been with our family since 2004.  We adopted him from an agency that collected dogs who had been dropped from the schools where they tain animals to help the disabled.  From the moment we saw him, my family knew that this would be the animal who would fill the empty space our previous dog had left.  The rest is history!  He was literally the best dog we could have asked for.  Not only did he bring joy into our home, but helped heal our hearts from my mom's recent brain surgery.   From walks, to baths, and playing out in the yard, Chester was our ever faithful companion.  Now that he is gone, the space he once filled is twice as large.  I'm not sure it will ever be filled to capacity once again.  Here's to my best secret keeper, personal trainer, and lifelong friend.  I love you buddy! You are greatly missed.


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