Mr. Willoughby, the handsome Golden Retriever, sat up again, scooted himself over to the right to be near his person, and put his face into the man's hand. "Now he is concerned about you," I said. He wants to know how you will deal with losing him. He says that his leaving marks the end of an era. He had hoped to be part of the next move but realized it was time for him to move on, more precisely, out of his body. I asked Mr. Willoughby if he wanted to share anything with his person to ease the pain of losing him.  "If I release you, you can release me," the dog expressed.  "That is my gift to you. Mr. Willoughby continued. "You took great care of me and my sister. This is my gift to you, please accept it." Well, bring on the tissues ​as you listen to this episode. Show notes available here:https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/half-in-half-out