15 1/2 years with you was not enough for us – I guess in my own mind, especially when you were still so healthy at age 14, that you wouldn’t be leaving so soon. I got you as a senior in high school and this really feels like the end of an era – The Chelsea Era – by which all memories will have to be judged – did that happen before or after Chelsea passed? Too bad you never got to know Chelsea, that sort of thing.
Basically, you were wonderful, we love you sooo much, and suffer great heartbreak now that this time has come. You were such an awful puppy. Always doing everything you wanted to do, never listening to us, running down the middle of the street, with cars honking at you. You would give us a snort when you thought we were being goofy and would stomp your paws at the other dogs, giving them the ok that it was fine to play, but just for right now. How you cried when you were giving birth (you scared me to death) to those 4 beautiful puppies. You were a great mom.
I am sorely convinced you were the perfect pet for us. You may not have been overly affectionate as a young dog but we can have no doubts about your love toward us. These past months how you would follow me from room to room and how i would catch you searching for me, even though it hurt to walk so much. I would have to stop what i was doing so that you could stop waiting for me. I already miss how bossy you were, your self confidence was a hoot. And how about you and your love for pasta? At least one plateful a week, every week, for 15 years – that is how much i loved you.
Look after Sadie, she is waiting there for you and you know her, a little on the ditzy side, but she will show you where the rabbits are and where the best meatballs are in town. Be good (or be very bad if you want to, haha) – we love you baby!!!! Life is now a little
bit worse now you are gone,
Forever Loved,
| Chelsea |
| Amy Walton |