Lessons From Logan

Yesterday, our beloved dog Logan was sadly put to sleep.  After 15+ awesome years, it was just time for her to move on; discard her painful, achy, nonworking body - so that her beautiful soul could run again in heaven.  Through my tear filled eyes, I can see her now: zipping around fast as can be, running through streams, catching fish, chasing squirrels, playing with kids, licking faces and chomping on sticks.  She's bringing joy, getting well deserved belly rubs and having fun once again. I'm sure of it. 

The fact that she made it this long was fantastic, as Golden Retrievers have an average life span of about 10 years.  While her longevity was phenomenal and appreciated by family, friends and neighbors alike - I don't think it was a random coincidence, or luck. Nope. I think she was truly blessed (as are we, who loved her) because she was who she was.  And who she was can teach a lot of us humans about how to behave, and maybe even how to live longer, happier lives. It's true.

Check it out: If I did a mash-up of Logan's most wonderful and endearing qualities that we can learn from, it would go like this:

Attentive, happy, caring, kind, enthusiastic, careful, modest, playful, courteous, tender, fun, compassionate, protective, poised, accepting, unassuming, others-oriented, joyful, sensitive, smart and loving.  But make no mistake: while Logan would much rather wag her tail, cuddle and be petted - she would growl, bark and bite if the situation, or the person, warranted.  She was no fool, and she suffered no fools. 

Indeed, Logan was the complete package: friend, protector and confidant. Which leads me to think that if we humans could comport ourselves with half the characteristics that Logan had as a dog - the world would be a much better place.

Woof!

So run in peace Logan. 

We love you. 

We miss you. 

We honor you. 

Lessons From Logan Are Good.