It's the first Halloween without my Simon and I am remembering so many good times with him throughout our 36 years together. Halloween was always such a fun night for us and we always dressed up and entertained anyone who came to our door for candy.
Simon could hold a pose long enough to make many a person think he was just a prop, and then when he finally moved he would join in with the laughter and shrieks that ensued!
I don't know if we will ever end up with another sweet creature to share our life with, but my mind is now open after reading a recent post that was in our town's monthly newsletter. Here it is below:
A Pet's Last Will
Before humans die, they write their will: give their home and all they have to those they leave behind. If my paws could do the same, this is what I would do.
To a poor and lonely stray I'd give: my happy home, my bowl and cozy bed, soft pillows and all my toys, the lap which I loved so much and the hand that stroked my fur, and the sweet voice that spoke my name. I would will to the sad, scared shelter dog the place I had in my human's loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds. So when I die, please do not say, "I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain is more than I can stand." Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held no joy or hope and give my place to him.
This is the only thing I can give . . . the love I leave behind.
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Happy Halloween everyone. And to all you little gobblins out there stay safe and bring home lots of candy!
