A year ago we had to say goodbye to our sweet and beautiful Great Dane, Jackson. I wrote about Aaron’s reaction – so priceless and telling.
Yesterday was the day that Gary and I have talked about and dreaded for so long. We had to say that final goodbye to our precious Great Dane, Jackson.
What a beautiful and wonderful dog he was to our entire family!
In 2007, Andrea really, really, really wanted a dog…a BIG dog! Gary and I really, really, really weren’t sure. But finally, we said yes and the rest is history. Jackson was born in May of that year, so he lived a good and long life of nearly 12 years, surpassing the normal life span of a Dane.
After a few years, Andrea moved to Texas for grad school, and stayed there for career and now marriage. Jackson stayed with us and enjoyed visits over the years from Kyle and Andrea’s doggies.
Aaron loves animals and Jackson was his special friend. Patient, kind Jackson tolerated Aaron’s noises, Aaron’s behaviors that…
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He Said What?! 
Dogs are wonderful with special needs kids and adults.
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They really are. They have a special sense about them toward people with differing needs.
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A member of my church works with children with special needs and brings his dog with him, a lab.
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That’s awesome.
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I couldn’t get through this without tears. Losing a pet is so hard. I love the picture of him “sitting” on the couch! That’s so cute! And how sweet of Aaron to share that Chex Mix!!
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Wonderful story! ❤️
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Thank you, Dawn! ❤️
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