We had to put our wonderful dog, Sassey, to rest today. She was 15 years old, and while not having any skill (or perhaps interest) in obedience, she was certainly a fantastic companion.
We all trekked across the country together, stopping here or there for a while.
She taught me a lot. Through our small adventures, she really helped me understand what was important to me: simple and true friendship. I haven't got many, but the friends (and family) I do have are gold to me. A sometimes crazy, sometimes drunken kind of gold, but still worth more than anything else I know of.
Eventually, like all of us, she needed to rest from her travels. We miss her dearly.