Over the past 11-years, I’ve had three dogs. Two of them left this world a couple years ago. Each time I posted a memorial on my blog.
Today, I lost my final furry friend, Sedona, to old age and internal organ failure.
Sedona came to me in April of 1997 at just six weeks old. He was an AKC registered Sheltie that I got from a wonderful breeder when I lived in Illinois. He was always very handsome, well behaved, and smart.
I named him after favorite places I had been. Sedona was one of those places for me in the 1990's.
He gave me 11-years of great companionship. Of the three dogs I owned, I always called him, “the best one” because he truly was.
He always made every effort to be as good as he could be. He knew his good behavior made me happy. He was a sweetheart and my personal favorite.
Dogs teach us so much about life. They show us how to remain in the moment and help us remember to enjoy the smallest pleasures.
Most important of all, our dogs teach us how to forgive and live with compassion. I think that is their greatest gift to humankind.
Now that he’s gone, the house is extremely empty. The energy of humanities best friend is a powerful and welcoming presence.
When it is suddenly gone, the void is great, but, as with all life, as long as their memory stays strong in your heart, they continue to live on as great feelings and emotions.
I will miss you, Sedona. You were a wonderful boy and the best canine companion I could ever ask for. Thank you for the eleven wonderful years of companionship and love you gave me. I loved every second.
In Loving Memory of Sedona Boynton Canyon Gluth - January 4, 1997 - April 14, 2008
