A Treasure

A big old black dog discarded like trash, disposed of and forgotten, little did they realize she was in fact a most valuable Treasure.

She was an old black dog with the name of Sky, 14 years spent on this earth with a greying muzzle and a beautiful silver belly who joined our hearts two years ago this month.

Today her body is no longer with us, only her spirit walks quietly throughout her home.

A black dog with the courage to survive and the will to find a family to call her own, a family who would learn from her experiences and who would cherish the wisdom she held so strongly.

A companion with compassion and a soul as deep as an ocean, whose soft brown eyes held the knowledge of the past and forgiveness for those who would not see the Treasure within.

A friend who shared our lives and taught all those who knew her that there is great value in the wisdom of the aged, that an old black dog does possess grace and holds dignity when in the presence of others.

A promise was kept last night, a promise made years ago when her heart first joined ours.

A promise that when it was time for her spirit to fly we would hold her with gentleness in our arms and give thanks for the blessing of being her family of choice, of being privileged to watch a precious black pearl shine in the sunlight and sparkle under the moons glow.

With soft music playing in the background, candles casting their light as a guide and love filling the room, our Treasure gently slipped away from the body that deprived her of joy and well being.

A Treasure whose footprints are now slowly fading but whose mark will remain forever.

Our darling old black dog Sky, our Treasure, our black pearl, you are so greatly missed.

Until we meet again....