We've Lost a Fulltiming Friend

This afternoon we received an email that immediately brought tears to our eyes. Our dear friends da Godfadda and Juanita wrote to tell us that Bodie, their furry travel companion, crossed the rainbow bridge this afternoon.

We read about Bodie, the fulltiming wonder dog, for more than a year before we had the great pleasure of meeting him in Port Orford last summer. And, while we are - truth be told - cat people, Bodie was our kind of dog. And, he was well-traveled! How many beagles can say they've been to Alaska?

Our hearts are heavy as we think of our friends Gordon and Juanita in their time of sorrow. Losing a beloved pet leaves a hole in your heart. It's a hole so big you can physically feel. While it does heal in time, it takes time to recover from such a loss. Our hope is that our dear friends take care of themselves and each other during this difficult time.

Bodie was one lucky dog. First of all, he was blessed with the best parents ever. And, after growing up in a place where it's never too warm or too cold, he got to travel all over the western United States, meeting all kinds of people. Known on the internet through his family's travel journal, Bodie had fans. Yep! He was special.

Godspeed, Bodie.

And, take good care, dear Godfadda and Juanita.