I never thought anything would keep me from playing SHIV, as long as my PC was within reach but, today is the first day since Sept. 2nd that I even cared to pick up where I last left off. On Sept. 4th, I lost my best friend, my Mini Pinscher, who had to be put down due to the sudden onset of kidney failure. I've always been a dog lover at heart and when it's your own, I suppose that loss is all the more poignant. Suffice it to say that I've been quite depressed and taking it harder than I thought I would.
Heck, he even spent time with me in the sub, sitting on my lap as we sailed the vast Pacific in search of our nemesis. Nary a day went by without him coming into my office (the computer room), putting his front paws up onto my chair so that I would place him on my lap as I played the game.
He was as loyal as they come, a salty dog in every respect. He was only 12 years old and being the longest living breed of dog (21 years potentially), left me long before his time. The suddenness of his loss left me no time to prepare myself psychologically or emotionally. Rather than leave him there at the Vet's office, I took him home and buried him in my back yard. A memorial stone has been ordered and will be placed accordingly. Some of you may have experienced a similar situation with a dog and probably know, all too well, the pain I am experiencing. He was such a stress reliever for me and would never fail to greet me upon my return from a tour of duty. I interacted with him constantly throughout the course of each day.
Anyway, I felt compelled to post a memorial to his memory, both for myself and for those who have also experienced the same. Rest in Peace, Saber.
