Monday, November 17, 2008

Sad Day

This is Cole with the dogs the day he returned home from his mission.
Okay you can chalk up another 5 or 6 trials to add to my list. It seems like everyday something hits our family like a brick, and today was no exception. We have 2 dogs, Ruger who is a brittney spaniel and Keesha who is a Akita. Ruger is the oldest, we got him when he was only 6 weeks old, Scott actually saved his life when he was born, he is now 14 years old. We got Keesha at about 8 weeks old, and have had her for over 13 years. Both of these dogs are great, they are a part of the family. The last few years Ruger's health hasn't been that great, he is deaf and has arthritis, and he has mini seizures once in a while, so Cole really thought he might not be here when he got home from his mission. They both were doing good, but this morning when Scott got up, he looked out our window and saw Keesha laying on the ground out by her kennel, he could tell immediatley that she was gone. He went out to check on her, and yes she had passed away sometime in the night. There were no signs as to why she died, so this made it so very hard. The kids had a really hard time going to school, and we all shed many tears today. Cole and Jen and been here for the weekend, so Scott had Trent and Cole go dig a grave for her on our property. This was very hard on Cole, he is so passionate about those dogs, and gives them the most attention out of all of us. He worries too, as we all do about Ruger, and how he will handle her being gone. After they buried her, Cole had to head back to Mesa to work. He had a hard time leaving Ruger, and just kept telling us to keep an eye on him, to make sure he was eating and drinking. We all wonder if Ruger will be around much longer now that his best friend is gone. He has been whining and crying all day, it is the saddest thing to watch him wonder around sniffing the air and looking for her. I don't think I can stand to watch him be so sad. We really thought he would be the first to go because he was the one who has been in bad health. We still don't know what really happened to Keesha, but this family will really miss her. She was the most loving, sweet, funny dog. She will always have a special place in our family!

5 comments:

Erika said...

Nat, that's so sad! I'm soooo sorry for all you guys are going through. Dogs are hard they become such a part of your family. It's awful to lose them. At this point things have to get better for ya. Keep your chin up. Love ya

Josh and Amber Wilkins said...

Oh man I'm so sad for you! Keesha was an awesome dog!
Tell Bryn that we said Happy Birthday and that we love her! That is to cute about her and sterlin! Can't wait to see you guys!

The Sorensen Bunch said...

sooo sooo sad! I am so sorry--for REAL, about the trials. Sometimes God calms the storm, but sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child! Hang in there-Love you guys!

Tiffany said...

I'm so sorry about your dog! That is so hard! Our family has lost their share of dogs too, as you know, and it's always so sad. I wish we were coming for Thanksgiving, but we're doing it with John's fam. :( But I hope you guys have a fun one.
Love ya,
Tiffany

Josh and Amber Wilkins said...

Ok- Get off of Face book and come back to the blog world!!!!! J/K

It was fun to see you this weekend! Hopefully we will get to plan a weekend to come up soon and get Paso (sp?).