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MOSES, A LOVE NOT FORGOTTEN
When I decided to get a Golden retriever, the usual abundant supply of them around this area suddenly dried up and there were none to be found. I found an outdated newspaper ad, and on a whim and a prayer, I called. There was one puppy who had been returned! He was tentatively being held for someone else who wanted to look at him. I thanked the lady and left it up to God. That night there was a message on my answering machine when I got home. After I had commented that the decision was ultimately God's, she had known in her heart that the puppy belonged with me. She had called the other people and they had agreed to give me first chance. She dropped Moses off the next morning while she went shopping, and he actually seemed to recognize me! He bounced in and took over and never looked back. He belonged with me and Avia and he seemed to know it.
Moses was like a giant stuffed toy. He wanted only to please and his lower lip would quiver if he thought he'd done something bad. He was the epitome of the word "Golden". A quiet, loyal companion, a sweet, funny friend. Moses took a jump from our bed and his feet slipped and he crashed to the hardwood floor. Suspecting possible internal injuries when Moses became severely ill a few days later, he was taken to the vet for tests. He was at the vet hospital undergoing tests and IV support, and was to undergo exploratory surgery once his condition was stabilized. Unfortunately, however, Moses slipped into a coma and died on May 5, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. Tests seemed to indicate a rapidly growing tumor in his biliary tract. Moses is now gone, but his giant pawprints are indeliby etched on our hearts. I wish I could fondle his ear one more time, or toss him the ball. My biggest wish is that I could take him for one last swim and enjoy watching him as he swims back and forth in total bliss. My Golden boy, I can't believe you won't greet me when I come home from work with that gently waving tail and that sweet, smiling expression on your face. You were loved much, Moses, but you loved 100 times more in return. --
