Winter comes. It arrives in its own time – sometimes early; sometimes late.
Winter has finally arrived in the Memorial Garden,
first, with the return of cold and wind…
and then,
much-needed rain. Nothing like the winter that family and friends are experiencing east of us (brrrr). Still, it leaves more time for dogs – and one of my favorite “jobs” at Homeward Bound: going home photos.
Saturday, it was Rover’s day…
and Bandit’s, too.
And then, there was a different photo request: for Cody.
Cody is in hospice care. He has cancer though out his body. His people took him home to spoil and love. Now, he is three weeks past his expected winter – and still enjoying life, admittedly at a little slower pace.
It was my honor to fulfill his people’s wish for photos. And to watch him rest in the garden as he watched the world go by.
“Across the purple sky, all the birds are leaving
But how can they know it’s time for them to go?” ~ Sandy Denny
Winter comes – for all of us.
In its own time.
But not today.
Gardens For Goldens 
Rover and Bandit–you guys are way too cute. But Cody….you are breaking my heart. Enjoy your winter, sweet boy.
How sweet and wonderful. We just lost our rexy to cancer. So sad but we had a beautiful and peaceful ending with him
I’m sorry for your loss, Noel. Something we all know too well.
Such beautiful faces, dogs and humans. Thank you very much for sharing!
Loved the Sandy Denny lines. Very appropriate. 🙂
It’s so bittersweet. His photos belie his failing health. He is so regal, so handsome. Thank you to the generous people who will give him a happy, loving, safe home for the rest of his life.
Bless Cody…what a sweet soul. Let his winter melt to spring.
What a beautiful sentiment, Corie. Thank you.
Beautiful post, Ogee.
Thank you, Melanie.
Thank you so much. Cody passed peafully in my arms this morning. He is an amazing dog, an will live on in our hearts forever.
Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss – and so honored to have spent a little time with you and Cody. Thank you for loving him so well.
Leslie–I am so very sorry. What a handsome boy he was.
Beautiful. 🙂