tonight i was informed that the family dog Buddy had passed away. It wasn't a huge surprise to me because he had some health problems that had developed in his old age. What disturbed me was that he had passed almost a month ago. My poor mother didn't know how to approach me with the bad news. Mother's they always try to protect you.
For memorial purposes the vet made imprints of Buddy's paw in three ceramic plaques. After baking they attached locks of Buddy's hair on each plaque along with inscribing his name , birth date, and the date of his passing. Some may say this is over board but i could give a shit, i loved that dog and he deserved it.
My mother is sending me a care package containing miscellanious items as well as some cheese, crackers, and some steak. This is her way of making it up to me.