From the moment I picked you up and you licked my nose, I knew we were bonded for life. We didn’t choose you – you chose us. We’ve done everything together from that day on. You weren’t just a dog to us – you were another of the children. You were my little sister. We grew up together, did everything together.
Fourteen years is a long time – more than half of my life at this point. And there weren’t many days we spent apart in those fourteen years. We had so many amazing times and for that, I am eternally grateful. You are a true gift from the Heavens. I just wish you hadn’t gone so soon.
It’s just been two days and we’re all taking it pretty hard. Especially Dad. He misses you so much, Piggy. It’s so painfully lonely at the dinner table now, I don’t even want to be there. Your bed in Mom and Dad’s room is so cold. I miss stepping over you when I come out of my room in the mornings, or holding the fridge door so that it doesn’t hit you on your spot on the rug in the kitchen. This is so hard without you.
It all happened so suddenly. I didn’t expect it. Just an hour before, I was watching you run around, tail wagging and waiting on dad to go to Papaw’s. The next thing I knew I was kissing you goodbye. It still doesn’t seem real. It won’t for a while. It’s so lonely without you, baby girl.
I’m glad I got to tell you goodbye and that I loved you one last time. I had hope that they could save you, but the injuries were too extensive. I wouldn’t have wanted you to have to live through that. You didn’t deserve it. You were so brave for waiting for dad to come get you. I know you didn’t want to leave any of us. We didn’t want you to leave, either.
All I can say at this point is thank you. Thank you for all the wonderful moments, the laughs, being there for me when I cried and watching me in amusement when I danced around and sang to you. Thank you for being the best friend I will ever have. I miss you so much and it’s only been two days. Right now the prospect of life without you is frightening. It comforts me to know that I’ll see you again one day. I know you’re in Heaven with Mamaw and that she’ll take good care of you until we get there. I love you, Gypsy. I’ll always miss you. Always.
All my love,
| Candace |