Our travels with Charlie ended yesterday, Christmas morning, with his peaceful passing in our motorhome. Betty & I lay beside him on the floor as our old puppy took his last breaths. He was a big part of our lives for the past 16 years, and especially in the 6 years we have been full-time journeying across North America with him.
Whether he was taking the wheel,Or checking out the view from the passenger seat (at Banff National Park),Or ensuring the tow truck got to our destination on Cape Cod, Charlie was always up for the challenge.
Here are just a few of the many happy remembrances of our time together.
Charlie checks out Isabella, who is checking the puppy out. Isabella will be 16 next month.James and Charlie enjoyed the same piece of paper. BTW, James is now almost 13.While Betty & Valerie practiced “legs-up-the-wall” yoga, Charle tried to steal the show.He was always up for yoga, even this past week. (Especially good at “downward dog”. lol)Wherever we went, Charlie was always prepared with a barked greeting for his fellow dogs. Here he meets a larger version of himself on Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail.Charlie always had a smile on his face when he visited a beach.And he was especially happy when he could spend time with Lisa.I think Charlie can be found in any family gathering during his lifetime, including this one from at least 7 years ago. He is also front and centre on the opening page of this web site.But his happiest time was just cuddling with his mom, wherever our travels have taken us.
I’m sure Charlie will rest in peace in doggy heaven, knowing he was well loved during his time on this earth.
This is the last picture of Charlie, taken the day before yesterday on the South Padre Island beach. He had a great day playing in the waves and chillin’ with Betty & me.Is it time to go?
