I haven’t blogged a long time, for many reasons, but mainly I’ve not been inspired. Of course, I could write about Dahlia and Flipflop at any time for any length of time, but I’m a realist, and recognize that the world may not find my two rescues as amazing and enduring as I do!

But today I am inspired, I’m inspired by my person, my dear friend and someone I love dearly. I’m inspired by her adoption of a senior dog, one and a half years ago and I’m inspired how she made the brave, loving decision to say goodbye to her dear friend today. 

When my inspiration to write again struck last night, it was when Jen told me Prince’s foster dad came by to see him one last time.  Prince recognized him immediately and cried with joy to see him.  As a previous foster mom, I can tell you, that seeing your foster again, is so rewarding.  Knowing they have a life full of love is so rewarding.

But then I started reflecting on Prince, his journey and the past year and a half of his life and started thinking about what this amazing boy would say to his mom if he could talk.

I believe, if Prince could talk, he would say to his mom and dad:

Thank you, for showing me that there is goodness in this world

Thank you, for loving me unconditionally, even on my bad days.

Thank you, for showing me that a human hand can be kind.

Thank you, for giving an old dog in need a home.

Thank you, for understanding what I needed, even when I was scared of you.

And thank you, most of all, for when I needed you most, you were there to help me pass to the rainbow bridge, until we meet again.