You guys and gals are just incredible ; really, truly - and in the most humble warm way, thank you for all the words your hearts have written down here. I am truly humbled - and i will let Sal read what each of you have written.
You are right about time heals wounds over time, the natural way. Already now i feel the sorrow starting to ebb a bit, while the so many fun and dear moments with Tekki as memories start to take over. Lots of grins, believe me.
Also, you are right about the honor; to actually take part in a beloved animals life is an honor to take part in. This, i thought a lot about in the past 12 month while she was still alive… i had never dreamed about having a dog coming so close into my life, and then suddenly - there she was !
It was the best thing Sal did, taking her to Stockholm. All the love and additional laughter in the house, oh my, oh my, so beautiful. To take part in all that up front, was a unique experience for me. Like a tribute to all pet owners; life and love truly expands with an animal ! And now I truly understand that…
We will remember Tekki simply because she is a part of our hearts, like a beloved presence, the kind of love that just IS, as if written into the DNA. No altar necessary.
Thank you all. Really, truly and with all my heart, Thank You !!
Ps. I may post a few photos of Tekki while browsing through my photo archive in the near future. Can be of the loving kind, goofy-fun or posted as comics.
Ralf & Sal