Don’t cry because it’s
over, smile because it happened.
Dr. Seuss
Some people said I always looked sad. Folks, that's just what a Weimaraner's face looks like! But those who knew me could always tell when I was smiling. And lots of things made me smile. Chasing just about any critter
that dared think it could out run me. Taking long walks. Having Todd rub any
part of my body, especially my belly (maybe not my ears really, but I tolerated
that because he liked it so much). Cuddling
under the fleece blanket that Tanya made for me, especially when it was warm
and fresh from the dryer. Barking my head off at anybody I took a mind to,
especially if I could race around the corner of the yard and surprise the pee
outta them! Laying on my giant puppy pillow. Sneaking into Todd and Tanya’s
bed. Letting strangers pet me, call me beautiful, and give me numerous
well-deserved compliments. Riding in the truck with my nose out the window.
Spitting out my pills so that I could have them covered in peanut butter. Happy
hour, Saturday morning donuts, and dog biscuits from my friend Mike at the
marina. Surprising people by my skill at opening doors. Fooling everyone into
thinking I was just a puppy even at the ripe old age of 12 years, 8 months (to
the day). And of course, eating absolutely anything I could get my paws on (see
all my prior posts) except for bananas – nasty things those bananas.
But even
better than my own smiles? Making others smile.
I was really awesome at that.
Grayson “Gracie”
Lipinski Cass
August 10, 2004 – April 10, 2017
Forever Would Not Have Been Long Enough
August 10, 2004 – April 10, 2017
Forever Would Not Have Been Long Enough
3 comments:
Again, I am so sorry for the pain you guys must feel. It was a very sad day for us when we had no options, and a happy day when we met both Todd and Tanya because we knew she would be just as loved by you as she was while we were lucky enough to have her. All of her antics, opening doors, escaping and laughing at you while you tried to capture her, crawling all the way under the covers to the end of the bed and creeping her way bacjk up to share your pillow, chasing squirrels, bunnies, birds or any other creature that happened to have the nerve to come into HER yard. Grayson 'Gracie' will be greatly missed by anyone who had the pleasure and honor of getting to know her.
Both Todd and Tanya will forever have a special place in our hearts.
Thank you again for choosing us to be Gracie's second family. We were blessed to have her brighten our lives. We know that we were able to give her a good life. And she knew how much we loved her. Our lives will not be the same but we are grateful for all the wonderful memories. So happy that she had a chance to live a little of our boating dream with us and she really loved it :-)
Rest in peace, sweet Gracie. You were blessed by Tanya and Todd, but I'd venture to say they were even more blessed by you. You will always be a part of them, never fear. Now off to an eternity of critter chasing, door opening and blissful barking!
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