farewell old friend

calvin found a new home today.

it was with mixed emotions that we let him go.

there have been challenging times,

but there have been good times, too.

he loved us,

and he protected us.

we loved him, too.

just not when he was on the couch,

or on my bed,

or pooping in the backyard.

he was a beautiful dog.

we still plan on asking exactly what kind of dog he was when we get to heaven.

it was the right time though,

and it was the perfect home.

he went to the country to a 2-acre farm.

he went to a family that loves dogs,

a family who wants him to sleep in their beds with them.

but most importantly he went to a 10-year-old boy who has had a challenging life so far.

the boy wanted a friend and someone to love and give him love,

he needed a dog friend.

so a loving grandma gave him that wish today.

and he was happy,

oh, so timidly happy.

calvin was happy, too.

we have all been a little sad,

even the boys.

will was almost crying once calvin was in their car.

he wanted to say goodbye one last time,

so we opened their door,

and calvin gave us all one last lick.

i know it will be better for everyone.

we won't forget him,

and he will be missed.

maybe just until all of the dog hair is cleaned out of our house.

just kidding.

he will also be missed when i'm home alone all day with the boys without his security.

or when pete and the boys need someone else to wrestle with.

i just have to keep reminding myself that it really will be better for everyone.

especially for a 10-year-old boy.