Dasher, our amazing Austrian Shepherd has gone to greener pastures in the clouds. I miss him.
He was a dog created just for me. He absolutely loved getting up with me at 3 or 4 a.m. for a nice long walk through nature... then watching the brilliant sunrise. He'd spend the day chasing birds, deer, or anything else that graced our yard. Then at dusk he'd watch the sunset from his perch on his chase lounge. We live on a picturesque lake. We all love the serenity of this environment. The place seems very empty without him.
I sell online courses for a living (when I'm not outside). Most of the internet is "unsocial" media in my opinion except for the Aussie doing things group. I feel I found my people. They grieved with me when Dasher left us. He fought the valiant fight with bone cancer. He lived to love and protect us so he didn't want to give up. My girls and my wife love Aussies. We had 5 just a few years ago. All our dogs had their human. Dogs demonstrate unconditional love no matter how tired, hungry or hurt they may be.
It's Sunday morning and I tried to go work in the yard. I just kept looking for Dasher. I miss him. I will always miss him.
I think Dasher was here at the end to help people deal with grief. God used my grief to help other people. I learned to be more empathetic and grateful.
Dealing with the end of life with anyone or an animal is hard. It's the price we pay for love. I'll gladly pay that price. Dasher made a positive impact on thousands of people. Way to finish strong Dash!
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
