Melissa and I would go and take the dogs for a walk in the fields or woods. God, I love that! It is the best thing in the world to be outside looking at the incredible landscape in Germany. The rolling green fields, the forest. One day we went to a different walk where there was a stream and Chelsea went nuts in the water she loved it so much, was running, grabbing at things in the water. Marching, jumping straining to get in then jumping out. Missy and I were hysterical, she was so funny. There was so much joy in her at that moment. She was delirious with delight. This moment is what a dog is all about. Especially a Golden Retriever, they are real water dogs, come alive around and in it. I have had many goldens and think they are the greatest family dogs ever. Anyway, it wasn't 2 months after that and I get an email from Melissa that Chelsea has died, I could not believe it. She said Chelsea got up one morning and just had a heart attack at her feet. All I remember is that look of complete bliss on her face in the stream that day, in the woods in Germany. It makes it all worthwhile doesn't it? Just to see or experience one fleeting moment of sheer joy. If we could all be so lucky as that great, great, wonderful dog........Chelsea!
07 September 2008
Walking the dogs..Chelsea is dead?
Melissa and I would go and take the dogs for a walk in the fields or woods. God, I love that! It is the best thing in the world to be outside looking at the incredible landscape in Germany. The rolling green fields, the forest. One day we went to a different walk where there was a stream and Chelsea went nuts in the water she loved it so much, was running, grabbing at things in the water. Marching, jumping straining to get in then jumping out. Missy and I were hysterical, she was so funny. There was so much joy in her at that moment. She was delirious with delight. This moment is what a dog is all about. Especially a Golden Retriever, they are real water dogs, come alive around and in it. I have had many goldens and think they are the greatest family dogs ever. Anyway, it wasn't 2 months after that and I get an email from Melissa that Chelsea has died, I could not believe it. She said Chelsea got up one morning and just had a heart attack at her feet. All I remember is that look of complete bliss on her face in the stream that day, in the woods in Germany. It makes it all worthwhile doesn't it? Just to see or experience one fleeting moment of sheer joy. If we could all be so lucky as that great, great, wonderful dog........Chelsea!
