[Dailydrool] condolences and dreams

[Valerie]

We are so sorry so many hounds are heading to the bridge this month--Harrison, Tobey, Hank, and Sam in just the most recent drool digest. the video of (different) Hank washing Sam's face was lovely. Our Harley used to wash the late Commander Bo's eyes and ears every morning with great tenderness. Occasionally Harley will wash up Mila, but not nearly so often or attentively. 

Wen, your dream also shows your love and concern for Sam's declining health. I'm sure your being with him was known by him to be great love.

Usually when I dream, I have nightmares but I had one a few weeks ago that brought me comfort. In the dream, I was aware that time had been rolled back to two days before Bo passed away. I was elated to see him, and asked God did this mean I could save Bo by keeping him off the ramp or some other intervention? God said, 'no, I could not change the outcome--Bo's time had simply come--but time had been rolled back so that I could give Bo a last loving hug'. which I did, and it brought me great comfort. Like several others of you have written, it was hard to have Bo pass unexpectedly when I was not by his side. since the dream, I have felt better (though I am teary now). 

Bassets are so full of love and we love them so. Healing drool to all who have lost bassets, recently or ever. Val, Harley of Hawaii, and Mila