Goodbye Friend....

It's funny how life has a way of working itself out.

I have to take the time to say goodbye to a good ole dog, Haywood.

When Rob found out he was sick, he wanted to get a dog, someone who would be his "buddy" and keep him company through the many difficult days that were yet to come.

He did some research and one day came across Haywood at a shelter. I remember when he was first brought home and he was so timid and scared. It didn't take long, however, for him to become a part of the family.

Haywood certainly fulfilled all that Rob, and everyone else for that matter, needed in a dog. I don't think there was one moment where Haywood left Rob alone. He would keep him company in the bed, waited patiently outside the bathroom door until he came out, slept at his feet on the couch...He protected Rob.

Through the very end, Haywood was by Rob's side. He was an extremely special dog and when I found out today that he died from a mass on his brain it certainly shook me up a little. I don't think I could ever put into words the impact the dog had on me and the rest of his family. He was a special warmth in a time that was not so nice.

He was certainly one special dog that took care of a loooot of people.

Goodbye Haywood, you will certainly be missed....but I know now you're back with your buddy...