S A D D I
It's amazing how much i miss being barked at, by SADDI, when i came home. Even if i just stepped just outside the gate to get the mail, when i returned seconds later, SADDI would begin barking at me. So of course i had to chase her into the house. She would always run and jump on the bed, spinning around and pouncing, like she was going to attack me. So i just tossed a blanket over her and watched as she struggled to get out. There are so many days, still, that i open the front door and wait a moment, hoping SADDI will bark at me. When i die, i look forward to being greeted by SADDI with that loving playful bark.
S A D D I
Christmastime in the city ... when SADDI took me for our nightly walk, it usually turned into a jog. As we walked through the quiet downtown streets, several blocks away SADDI would hear the bells on a horse drawn carriage. SADDI would start pulling me as she kept searching where the sounds were coming from. We never caught up to see the horse, but it never stopped SADDI from trying to find it whenever we heard it. There was one night when we passed a waterfront restaurant where the carriage awaited passengers.i picked up SADDI and we walked up to the horse. She didn't bark or get wildly excited as i picked her up into my arms. She just stared in wonder as we walked past the horse. After a few feet, i let her down, and i had to pull her so we could go home. SADDI just started smiling. There was an added hop in her walk because she was so happy that she got to see a horsey. Every night for about a week, SADDI guided me down to that same area hoping to see the horse again, but we never did.
S A D D I
My heart may be dying, but my love for SADDI has never faded. If anything, it has grown stronger over the years. And though i am left with only memories, i visit them often to feel closer to SADDI. i smile. i cry. i sigh. i laugh. SADDI gave me so much to feel. Taught me so much. SADDI was so beautiful, i could just stare at her while she looked around for squirrels and other doggies. And that smile that i talk of often always gave me hope ... even when life was at its darkest. i am honored to say that i am very much in love with SADDI. And i miss her so much.
Celebrate Life
Live in each season as it passes;
breathe the air,
drink the drink,
taste the fruit,
and resign yourself
to the influence of the earth.
Henry David Thoreau
S A D D I
Even after over 10 years, i still find myself not completely covering myself with the blanket at night. Because SADDI slept so close to me, i shared the blanket with her. i even bought a king sized blanket for our double bed to ensure we both were covered. i really miss feeling her snuggled against me. Giving me just the edge of the bed. i always slept so peacefully at the sounds of her snoring or the high pitched bark she did when having a dream.
S A D D I
That smile.
i just had to kiss her
beautiful face when SADDI shared
that smile.
She got a lot of kisses.
S A D D I
SADDI was ready for the chilly morning on Sauvies Island. Though she was sightly distracted by all the barking coming from across the street at the doggie boarding house. But we were able to get in our walk at one of our favorite areas. SADDI explored the large mushrooms, the slow moving slugs and looking around at all the eagles above. We got to a pasture, filled with about 100 cows. SADDI stood there smiling as about half the cows started to make their way up to greet her through the fence. One of the cows stuck it's head through the barbwire and tried to lick SADDI. SADDI jumped back and tried to hide behind me. But at no time did she stop smiling. i don't think the cows had ever seen such a well dressed doggie before. We said our goodbyes and continued on our journey.
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