Oh Liz, I am heartbroken over Cody. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, but your descriptions made me feel as if I knew him, and I know how deeply you love him and how you always will.
He was a special light in the world. As much as we love all of our animals, there are those special ones, the ones with whom we bond so closely it seems to transcend all else.
This is a love that never dies, and precious Cody will always be with you.
Liz, when my sweet Hillary dog died, I was truly comforted by the lyrics you posted from Garth Brooks' song, "The Dance." Yes, you could have missed the pain, but you would have had to miss the dance.
Please take care. You are foremost in our thoughts.
susanne