William, Tal's grandson, had married earlier in the fall and his new mother-in-law raised miniature Schnauzers. The newly-weds had driven to Ohio to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with Robin's family. While there William called and announced to his grandfather and me that he was holding our new dog. Its most striking nine-week-old feature, according to William? He looked you straight in the eye and held the gaze. That he did. Always.
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| This is Whitby's first portrait made on Monday morning, December 4th. From that day on he was my favorite subject! |
He made the trip from Ohio to Atlanta with Robin and William that Thanksgiving weekend and we went to fetch him the next. He captivated us from the very start. Without question, our hearts belonged to him.
Today marks six weeks since Whitby disappeared. Twelve years minus six weeks. Wherever he ended up our hearts are following and searching for him still. Sigh. But, how we laugh as we reminisce. With nearly 12 years of memories to draw on we won't run out anytime soon.
Thanks for everything, buddy.
Oh, and you can come home anytime now ...
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