Our second anniversary with Doc was kind of bittersweet because his species of hamster only lives two or three years. Our little elderly gentleman was still active, but he was starting to slow down, and we knew he wouldn't be with us much longer.
Sure enough, Doc quietly passed away this week. We decided to write little messages to him on a napkin and wrap him in it . . .
. . . then snip a few flowers from the African violets . . .
. . . and bury him next to a rock by one of our favorite trails. As each person placed a flower on Doc's grave, we shared something we loved about him. He was a spark of happiness and fun that we will all miss.
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| (Doc in December) |
"What greater gift dost thou bestow,
What greater goodness can we know
Than [loving] friends whose gentle ways
Strengthen our faith, enrich our days?
When such a friend from us departs,
We hold forever in our hearts
A sweet and hallowed memory,
Bringing us nearer, Lord, to thee."*
*Excerpts from "Each Life That Touches Ours for Good," by Karen Lynn Davidson
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