Ode to Jack …

Yesterday we said a tearful farewell to our beautiful Jack .

Feeling grateful for so many precious memories .

Jackie you were always an eager participant and hated to be left behind.

So many visions of you are flooding my mind.

Jumping off High Rock into the Gatineau River; chasing the ski-doo in the back field behind the house; running in front of us cross country skiing on the railway track; tearing around the house after Chico the rabbit; flying down the toboggan hill at Larrimac; dressed up in a bonnet being pushed in the doll stroller; digging for clam shells on the river bank; standing on the paddle board looking up stream; head out the window and ears flapping in the wind as we drive down the highway to visit the girlies at school. .

Jackie you truly lived life to the fullest.

In every house that we lived in, you made sure to find a spot where you could look out the window, and watch for us to come home. You loved a good meal of BBQ chicken, ham and melted cheese three times a day and never ever passed up a treat- your dessert.

Over the years, our walks got shorter and shorter and yet, took longer and longer. Somehow I knew you were still enjoying them. It was our time together, just the two of us. You taught me to slow down and enjoy the scenery.

Life truly is a gift and I thank you for sharing yours with us.

K