This has been a busy few years for Bailey.  He has added more dog-grands and now there are 27.  They keep him really busy.
He has been to court with is people and has been working diligently with his other people and especially with those kiddos in the hospital.  Nana's testing is always stressful and Bailey knows exactly what he needed to do.

Bailey's heart is big.  He gave more love and unconditional forgiveness than any other dog or human he met.  That didn't matter to him:  loving dogs (and people) are loving, not because anyone deserved it, but because that is who they are.  Forgiving dogs (and people) are forgiving, not because anyone deserves it, but because that is who they are.  I have learned that it is a way of being in the world.

So. My beloved teacher is gone.  Bailey slipped away quietly on July 7th, 2020.  Winston is so sad and at lose ends.  Bailey was his teacher too. 

I like to think of him, meeting all the people who loved him and who have gone on.  He would be so happy to see them.  I see him running free, chasing those dang seagulls.  I see him playing with his friends, with his people, loving everyone.  Meadows, water, squirrels, cats and rabbits, rain, children, Toddie, cool breezes, perfectly groomed and fluffy.  (Yes, Bailey, you do look really good).  I like to think of him released from his concerns for others and his need to comfort everyone.  Now, Bailey can just be.

Thank you for being with us on the journey.  It was a wonderful and wondrous trip.  I learned a lot.  I am grateful for those who traveled with us.  Bailey will see you...later.