sad news

Lou in his Pitt State Gorilla gear -
waiting for mom to come in the door.

Yesterday we said goodbye to our family dog, Lou the schnauzer.  We had him for 13 years.  We got him when Scott was 9 years old.  All of my family is sad.  The entire thing is very sad.  I hurt for my kids.

He has been blind for several months.  Yesterday morning, he fell down the stairs and was hurt.  That was the last straw.



Lou with some of his buddies

You know how these things go.  Tough decisions, tough moments and someone has to take the lead on all of it. 

Well, he had a great life.  He was dearly loved.  He never longed for food or water.  He learned some tricks.  He could do somersaults and flips for a treat.  He chased cats and he wiped out some rabbits in his time.  He barked at all intruders.  He passionately protected his family.  He left this world with a belly full of treats and an hour of back scratching and praise.  We will always remember him and love him.  If in heaven, the lion lays down with the lamb, then we will see Lou again.

A sad day.  A tough day.  I cried like a baby.