On Monday, July 20, 1998, I had to have Dustin put to sleep. It was the HARDEST, MOST UNFAIR decision I have ever had to make. He had turned 15 years old on April 3. For more than 10 years, Dustin had been my best friend, my constant companion, my confidante, my sounding board, my buddy. He had given me the most unconditional, undemanding, uncomplaining, unrelenting, round-the-clock LOVE that I have ever known in all my life. I cried my eyes out (every 5 minutes) and beat my chest, trying to find the perspective, the clarity and the strength necessary to do what I knew must be done. I will miss him more than any words here can begin to express. Please say a prayer for Dustin's soul, that it may find peace, happiness, comfort and companionship, in a place without pain, where the shadows do not fall.
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions
And rainbows have nothing to hide
So we've been told and some choose to believe it
I know they're wrong, wait and see
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
When wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it
And look what it's done so far
What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing
And what do we think we might see?
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers, and me
All of us under its spell
We know that it's probably magic....
Have you been half asleep? And have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same
I've heard it too many times to ignore it
It's something that I'm s'posed to be
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection
The lovers, the dreamers, and me
- Paul Williams/(Kenny Ascher?)