I knew it already, that life takes things away from you that you cannot replace. I lost my father when I was only 20 years old, still a child in need of fatherly advice and wisdom that he so freely gave.
But on that warm night in October, when my baby girl’s spirit left her body while I begged her to stay with me, I was struck with the pain of learning again, that what we care about most, sometimes goes away, never to return.
3,181 days is how long we were together. 412 days is how long I have been without her. How can such a short time seem like an eternity and how can nearly nine years seem like it passed in a heartbeat? I still ache to see her, to feel her soft fur, to feel her tongue against my hands and face, to let her make me laugh again.
I can only pray that her sweet soul is content. I love you dearly, my sweet girl Kelsey, and I will never, ever forget your love.
With all my love,
| John and Kristine McCreery |