is Redwood’s birthday. Of course, she’s been gone for four years now, but I doubt October 13th will ever go by without me feeling a little twinge and thinking about my girl. I’d love to post a picture of her to share, but she lived before my digital age. She is all over my other website, and one of these days I’ll scan some old pics of her to post.
Dear little Redwood - born in 1988 - like a million years ago, huh? The dog who taught me everything I know about unconditional love. She was so patient, I experimented every new training technique on her, drug her all over the west with me and, well, we grew up together. She brought me through adolescence, high school, a marriage and a divorce. She stayed with me until she absolutely couldn’t anymore. I’ll always miss her, my little dog who took care of me for so long.
Having Redwood saved me, I’d have never made it through adolescence without her. She was my rock, my safe place in the storm of growing up. My 20’s were a tumultuous nightmare, but always there was Redwood with her calm and reassuring presence. Losing her nearly killed me, I didn’t think I’d ever be able to go on without her. I have, and I’m ok, different, but ok. I like to think she would be pleased with where I’ve taken my life and that may totally sound cheesy but I was unreasonably attached to that dog. So today, I will celebrate her life with me, and I will miss her, but mostly I will be grateful for the chance I had to spend so many years of my life with her.
Happy Birthday Redwood, Love, Mom
Posted on October 13th, 2007 by michelle
Filed under: My dogs, The Naked Part
Well, I’ve giggled at the Licking Teak, and looked at your pictures.I’ve smiled at the note of pride you write with, regarding your pets and their antics or accomplishments.
Now I tear up over Redwood.