My dearest baby Doody,
You have only been gone a short time, and already … i miss you. You were been such a big part of my life all these years and even while you were still with me, i dreaded the one day i would lose you.
i still remember that cold January evening when i came home and met you for the first time. You were so small and helpless, shivering from the cold. I already had your big brother Fudge in my life, so I certainly didn’t think I would connect so easily with another dog. And yet, i did. How could i have resisted falling for those big opalesque eyes which stared right back at me? From that moment on, I knew you were special. Your name meant “beauty” and that you irresitibly were.
Right now, when i think back on all the years, it all seems too brief. I want to thank you for all the times you were there for me… how you comforted me when we lost your big brother Fudge, how you kept me warm through cold nights by snuggling up to me, how you happily greeted me as i walked through the door, how you shivered in delight as i scratched you behind the ears and best of all, how you unconditionally loved me with all your heart. You have given me more that i could have ever hoped for from a pet… no, a companion.
When you got sick, somehow i knew it was serious. And when the doctors finally confirmed my suspicions, it was as if someone tore my heart from my body. I only hope I made those last 44 days as comfortable for you as I possible could. I wanted to reassure you that we, your family, loved you and would do anything and pay any price to keep you with us as long as you comfortably could.
And when you breathed your last in my arms 2 days ago, baby… I felt my world collapse. I couldn’t believe you were gone. I sobbed so much because I have lost probably the best friend I will ever have.
Thank you Ada for being a part of my life and for making it richer for almost 9 years. We love you. I love you… and now, I miss you so much. You have left a void in my heart that will never be filled and a took with you a part of of my soul that can never be replaced.
I know we will someday meet again on the other side… where you will faithfully wait for me on the rainbow bridge. But until then, I will continue to celebrate your time with us and share what you have taught me back here.
All my love and prayers,
| Ada |
| 5, July 2005 |
| Raymond |