Summer of 1986 —– May 2 2000
When I first got Charlie he was so little he could sit in my lap.
He grew up to be 98lbs. We had 14 great years together.
He was the shoulder I cried on when I was upset and my favorite companion.
He was my best friend. No matter what kind of a day I had just thinking
of him put a smile on my face.
On May 2nd I came home from work to find that Charlie could not stand up.
He had been battling hip dispalysia for about 4 years.
I knew I was going to have to do the hardest thing
I have ever done.
I made the dreaded call and took my little buddy to the vet.
I will never forget the look on his face when I said good bye.
When I walk in my front door I feel a wave of sadness
When I get into bed and I look at the floor next to me it is SO empty.
At night I wake up the tinkling of his tags only to realize
it’s a dream.
I know that the pain I’m feeling will fade to a dull throb
but Charlie’s memory will always be sharp in my mind.
One day we will be together again…
Kelly
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