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Rest in peace Andre



I have dealt with death way too much in my life, some VERY hard ones. Losing a parent that wasn't very old (56) is unreal, heartbreaking, devastating and just not fair.

But being a parent myself and having to explain death to a 5 year old is HARD. Aleta, Erwin and Shay's dog Andre had to be put down on Friday. He was 15 years old and has been around all of Ryker's life. He wasn't really close to him because he was a grumpy old dog but Andre was just always there and is the first death Ryker has experienced first hand. We went and helped bury Andre with Aleta and Erwin so Ryker was right in the middle of it all. He was so confused when were burying his body because he is in heaven with his Grandma's (that he never met but hears me talk about and goes the cemetery to decorate). I had explained to him that Andre was in heaven healthy and happy and with his Grandma's so when we were burying him he was beyond confused. I tried to explain that his soul is in heaven but that is hard to comprehend for his little 5 year old brain. I swear being a parent is the toughest and most rewarding job ever!

Ryker drew Andre a nice picture that he was buried with. I love how tender hearted he is and how full of love he is. Grandma pretty much lost it when she looked at it but I think it warmed her heart as well.
Rest in peace sweet Andre I am happy you are no longer in pain anymore!

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