I was looking at the latest radar map of Manitoba and NW Ontario and it triggered so many memories of the places that I've visited over the years by myself, with friends, or with relatives. As I approach 80, I have tons of memories, mostly good ones but all sparking good thoughts of days gone by.
Some are sad thoughts. First, I miss friends and relatives who have passed away. We had many good trips together; many good conversations; many sharing of heart to heart feelings. Wow ... there have been so many good people in my life! My Dad, my Mom, my step-father Jack, my grandparents (the Hiscocks), my aunts and uncles ... I miss all of them who have passed away.
I also miss the dogs that were in my life for too few years. Lassie, Laddie, Cassie, Saxon, Megan, Mollie, Holly, and Gus. Saxon, Holly and Gus, are especially missed. Most of all, Holly. Holly and I were totally bonded to each other. If there's a dog heaven, I hope I go there when I die and that I will be reunited with these good canine friends. I'm sure those readers of this post who have loved and lost their dogs will understand how I feel.
On a brighter note, I also feel blessed by my children and their children and by their husbands and wives. I have so much to be thankful for! Of all these people, I'm most thankful for my wife Margaret. I think she's the reason I've lived so long.
