This afternoon Caleb died after a short time with a heart condition. A few weeks ago he started to be short of breath and have what looked like seizure episodes. This was related to his heart which was wearing out after a long and happy life. The kids were upset but not as much as I would have thought. I think they're realizing that death, after all, is a part of life and it happens to us all in the end. Now that he has died, the kids like to think of Caleb with Audrey, going mental as he used to when he met anyone for the first time, when every time was the first time. Receiving lots of hugs and cuddles and "getting in behind" on long horse rides.
Caleb and I had rather a love hate relationship but I will miss him, not only because he was British (mad dog) or that he was Audrey's and there was still that open connection there that has now closed but he was part of the family. We buried him in our memorial garden next to Possum and Audrey's tree. Bye bye Caleb. We love you. XXX.
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Noooo! I just found out today, watching the kids unwrapping the presents this Christmas morning, as Gemma walked by in front of the camera, that Caleb has past away. I was nearly about to call his name when Rik pointed out I clearly missed this news. :-( Yes, he was a mad dog but indeed he also was that little bit of Audrey keeping you company. And how is poor old Gemma doing without her companions? Give her an extra snuggle and hug from me.
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