Tag Archives: Gilligan

The Visit

Posted on January 16, 2015 by mahines

You barked in my heart this morning. I wasn’t expecting it. I was driving to the train, watching the truck in front of me, keeping a safe distance. And suddenly, there were your eyes looking up at me. Tears blurred … Continue reading →

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Heart and Hands

Posted on December 19, 2014 by mahines

Today is three weeks since I let Gilligan go home.  Most of the time, I’m able to push it out of my mind.  Until I look at my hands. The last month of his life, I had my hands in … Continue reading →

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Do The Right Thing – Post Script

Posted on November 29, 2014 by mahines

My 90 year old aunt is staying with us and we didn’t tell her about Gilligan.  Honestly,  I didn’t know myself we were going to let him go until we were at the vet’s.  When we got home, we told … Continue reading →

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