we lost our dear Goofy this past Saturday night. frankly, it’s been devastating. he was – IS – so beloved in this house and is so missed. we all love our fur family members and i’ve loved all of them throughout my life, but Goofy really was special. he was a bit neurotic and sensitive, yes, but also the gentlest, sweetest dog. mostly unexcitable unless you sang happy birthday to him OR anyone else in earshot! he would dance around and go person to person while we sang. he always seemed to think it was HIS birthday. he had such a gentle heart and deep soulful eyes. 

in general, Great Danes don’t have very long lives, but we expected a few more years, so it has been a shocking loss, an unprepared loss. we never know how long any of us have, in truth, so what else is there than to love. and Goofy was deeply loved and he had a depth of love he gave back. what a gift! sometimes letting go is the greatest act of love we can offer. another’s freedom is the greatest wish we can send to the heavens on their behalf.

years ago, i wrote a little verse i recite daily, but it bears repeating on such occasions as well:

may we hold all of life with love,

and with love, may we let go.

~j

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