Saturday, July 31st, 2004 - 6:38pm

Friday morning, I said goodbye to one of the most true, best friends I have ever had. Her loyalty and devotion to my parents (and our family) could not be matched. She will be missed greatly.

"I say goodbye, my friend, not because I wish to see you go but because I want you to rest. Thank you for everything you have done for my parents and for me. I will always remember when we used to play ball, all the mischief we got into and all of the petting you let me do, even when times were their worst for me. Rest now and know that you were loved. I count myself lucky to have known you. May the Great Spirit take you and play ball with you until I see you again."