Shock

 

Every day for the better part of fifteen years one of the first people to comment on the blog has been Gail at https://nicenobbynaughtynobby.blogspot.com/ . She has seen generations of PONs come and go and through her blog we have met and laughed with her dogs Hamish, Bertie and now, most recently, Nobby. Her daily presence as a commentor  has been a welcome constant.

Sadly, a few weeks ago we received a calm, dignified letter informing us that she had received one of 'those' life changing doctors diagnoses. Subsequent events have moved more quickly and turbulently than anyone could have predicted. The enormity and rapidity of what has followed can scarcely be believed.

In the short time since the diagnosis she reached out to ensure Nobby her Wire Haired Terrier would be well looked after ( he is off to a farm where he will be much loved ) and dealt logically and sensibly with a world not so much in turmoil as over turned. A remarkably kind lady at  https://inimaynaelcammeno.blogspot.com/ has been an angel at a time like this. The latest blog post describes what has happened.

To be mourned by a world of people you've never met has to be a testament to a life of high integrity, well lived. It is also, perhaps a sign the 21st century social media world  of dog blogs retains a courtesy and humanity and intelligence  lacking elsewhere. If you get a chance do drop by her blog and say a little prayer for Gail and her family in the days ahead.