Einstein

As I write this blog, my grand-dog (yes, that is a thing) is completing his journey on this earth. He is a beloved pet, a Golden Doodle, who is bright, loyal, sweet and intelligent. He is the loyal friend and companion of my daughter and son-in-law and their family. He has been family for about 12 years. His name is Einstein.

Many of my readers have lost a beloved pet, and you know that it is so hard to see them go. They give love freely, and typically have a fierce loyalty to their owners. So it is with Einstein. The family is bracing for his final days, making him comfortable, loving on him, and making his final transition one he earned and deserves.

God has given us the capacity to bond with animals and to make them part of our life and our family. We are touched by the sheer joy they exhibit from the mere mention of a W-A-L-K. We gather memories with them, we share the joy of play, and we are warmed by their very presence. Indeed, studies show that having a pet with us, stroking them, and just being with them, can actually lower our blood pressure. They are good for both body and soul.

So it is time for Einstein to leave soon. He has enriched our family, and he will be missed. I am convinced however, that we have not seen the last of Einstein. I think that someday, in God’s rich treasure of surprises as we meet Him, we will also see those beautiful pets we have cared for over our own years on this planet.

So, Einstein, you have served your time well, and you have enriched our family with your presence.

We will see you later…