by Darlene Pringle
Memories of.. Molly Pringle: Saying "goodbye" is a hard to do. When some
of us think of saying "goodbye", we think of saying good-bye to a family,
friend, or loved human being... Two weeks ago I said "goodbye" to my best
friend. This was a very special friend who filled my life with much. She
was there to give me so much, she kept me warm on cold nights, she was
my protector in times that were insecure for me. She was always loving
and happy even when everyone around her was down. She trusted
everyone and loved everyone. I thought she was totally indespensible.
Her love withstood everything and anything.. I think as you read this you
can see that she was an integral part of my life! She had so much
"feeling"... Last year I told her to go outside and catch the wild turkeys,
that I see so often. She did that and came in with nothing. Well my gift
to her, was to get her spirits or her "hopes" up and to allow her the
freedom she needed in her life. She " Loved to Love".. She loved to be
happy and frightened, and always adventurous. She loved no matter how
she was treated by others... It was an unconditional love. She had the
most beautiful brown eyes like that of a dear! Two weeks ago those eyes
of hers closed and never opened. I stood by her as she looked up at me,
asking for my help. Yes ,I as her master had to take control of her
decisions. You see Molly was fighting an avalanche much larger than
herself, and she was loosing the battle... She saved up all of her energy to
love me back during her illness. She only wanted me to touch her and love
her. I dream of her floppy ears running up the hill from chasing those
turkeys. That particular day, she was saddened that she did was unable
to retrieve what I asked of her. She hung her head low and her ears to
the ground. I told her she "was a good sport"... any how! (even though she
did not get what she set out to do)! March 22,1999, it was my time to say
"goodbye" to my best friend. She slipped away as the doctor and I stood
and held her. My darling baby.. My darling little fury friend in now gone...
We shared ten years together. This was called Human-companion animal
bonding. Now the bond is severed, the sense of loss is overwhelming.
Unfortunately, Society does not offer a great deal of sympathy for a pet
owner. YES, I said Pet! My close little friend who brought me so much is
now gone. I often wonder, if the owner is like the pet or the pet is like
the owner? She was a blonde cocker spaniel with the most expression I
have ever witnessed in a dog. Her face remains etched in my
conciousness forever! She died so quick, soooo.. unexpected. She fought
the fight, and and ran the race.. I will be with her again someday. She was
my candle when things got dark. I sit here typing without her at my feet.
I can hardly bare to write more. ..... Well, some say "but it was ONLY a
dog!" She was my Best friend MOLLY!... Bye bye MOLLY.. I guess I
wanted to share you with the.. World!!
Love, Mom
If you would like to meet Mollys Mom, please go to this site.
http://bbs.bianca.com/mforums/d/dollangel/