BUFFY GODDARD
Macon, Georgia—Graveside services were held today at 5:45 PM for Buffy Goddard, who died today, November 1, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Interment was in the Goddard yard (111 River North Court) at a carefully selected and prominent place, near the back steps. Buffy was born in August of 1993 and, thus, lived a mere 15 years, according to human standards. According to dog standards, she lived to the ripe old age of 105! In either case, she lived out her entire life as a beloved member of the family of Mac & Annis Goddard. Those of us who knew and loved her are quick to say that she was the sweetest dog we have ever known. To be sure, she brought us much happiness and joy during her life with us. She is survived by her twin sister, Taffy, along with Mac & Annis, Michael, Amy, Sydney, and Caroline. To say the very least, she will be sorely missed!
I don't know much about Heaven and I know less about who will and will not be there, but I do know this: these times make those of us who love our pets wish that God had made some provision for our pets to have eternal life with us. As Annis and I stood over Buffy's gravesite this afternoon, that thought was clearly in the forefront of our minds, as I uttered these words: maybe the biggest surprise of all is that when we get to Heaven, we will be greeted by our beloved pets. I certainly hope so!
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