[Dailydrool] Godspeed Grandma Sara

[Opal-Deitering, Gaylene]

It warms my heart that you both took Grandma Sara into your home, and also allowed the dogs to acknowledge her passing and participate in the event.  I believe that it gives closure to the dog, and helps allow them to mourn in their own doggy way.  If her spirit was lingering, I am sure that she smiled at the love you showed her and the dogs.

When Bubby passed, I took each dog in turn to sniff his remains.  Some of them acknowledged him, some ignored him as uninteresting, but they all settled into a different routine pretty quickly.  About two weeks later Clover, his lifelong companion, went out looking in all of Bubby's favorite haunts, then sang a solo for about two minutes, that none of the other dogs joined in on.  It seemed to be a respectful silence as they all observed but didn't participate.  Yes, dogs mourn, and yes, they do understand the death of a loved one.  Bless you for your kindness to both Grandma Sara and to the dogs that she loved.  I pray that her last days were filled with a special grace and love that brought her and you joy and peace with her passing.  May she rest in the arms of God.

Gaylene Opal-Deitering

My passions do not replace my relationship with God, but are instead a reflection of it!

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