Remembering

The beam of light shining on Drifter the day he died. That light was the angels coming to help Drifter to continue his journey.

Today would have been Black Ice's Prairie SnowDrift CGC, aka--Drifter, 14th birthday. Drifter died way too soon in his life and too soon after being diagnosed with lymphosarcoma. Drifter died June 9, 2007, less than 5 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

Drifter was a wheel dog with Naoisha (who died a year later from lymphosarcoma) and was an amazing teacher to me and the other dogs. Drifter commanded attention from the way he moved, held his body and head and his manner. When you saw him or were around him you knew he was special and that you could learn if you listened.

Drifter may be gone physically, but spiritually he is present helping me with the other dogs. Drifter helped Naoisha through his struggle with chemotherapy and oh yes he helped me cope with being gone during that time when I should have been home. He guided Neesh and now I see him in his niece, Anna.

A special boy who will always hold a special part of me with him.

Happy Birthday Drifter. Take care of Jack, Denver, Naoisha and Kotah Bear and of course your cat, K.C.