7 weeks old and a 10 hour drive from where she was born, I first laid eyes on Matti. I was told not to expect much…her face was white, which the breeder said would mean she would be blind or deaf. ‘Do you still want her?’…of course I did. I had been waiting for the chance to take care of my own dog since I was kid.
I couldn’t wait…I couldn’t have made a better decision! Matti you have taught me more than I ever could have taught you. Unconditional love, devotion, and total giving of yourself for the happiness of someone else. No matter what time I may have come home you were always there frisbee in tow. “Can we play in the dark? I can see it…its not that dark” with a roll of your dark eyes and little look towards the back door off we would go.
When a puppy was brought into your life you accepted her, with a little hesitation, but accept her you did. You mothered that pup and taught her right from wrong. How many times did you come up the stairs to let me know she was the cause of the mess, or that she was doing something she wasn’t supposed to. I could go on with these stories all night, all day tomorrow, and well into next week before I started over again.
Tonight you are being accepted into the heavens where Flounder and Bubba have anxiously awaited your arrival.
I know the three of you will run the high grasses together, and occassionally you will bound through the tall grass like a deer. Please know Matti how much you meant to me…please know that I won’t forget you, and that I will miss you deeply. I really thought I would be able to handle this much better than I am…I’m sure you are sitting next me with your head on my lap in spirit letting me know everything will be alright.
The stars will shine brighter with you there!
I love you Matti, but then you
already knew that.
Matti...I miss you
| SJ |