Goodbye My Baby
This morning we said goodbye to our gorgeous Grace. After becoming permanently blind, not being able to hear, bumping into everything, "staring" off into space, laying in one spot for hours at a time, pottying in the house, and refusing to walk we made the difficult decision to bid our Grace farewell.
Gabriel gave her a kiss last night. Lorelai did a little fur tugging to show her affection. And Brian and I both spent our personal private times with her. We loved on her, talked with her about the good times we've had. Reminded her of all of the hardships she battled against to come out on top time and time again, and told her that it was okay to rest now.
She went from a sad looking Golden on an adoption site, to a lean frog hunting machine, to cozying up with mommy to watch episodes of Gilmore Girls...then to a full fledged sibling. And oh my the torture she put up with as Gabriel chased her around the house wanting to play or love her. He shared his food and to her that made up for his over enthusiasm. Then Lorelai loved to talk to her and grab onto her fur.
She was the perfect dog. I don't know a single person that could tell you of a more loving, pleasant, and well behaved pup. And for a little over 7 amazing years. But, I knew that couldn't last.
I always believe that my precious Lucy got together with God and sent Grace into my life that November many years ago, because that December we had to say goodbye to my darling Cleo. And now Grace leaves me with the support of my husband and children.
I know she waits for me at the rainbow bridge. And while I'm in no rush to get there myself, I take solace in knowing that I will meet her there again someday and my precious young vibrant pup will come running into my arms just like she used to everyday when I got home from work.
I'm sorry I can't post pictures as I'm on my iPad, but I have some that I took just yesterday that I will post for sure when we get to Oklahoma.
In the meantime...to Grace - May you find the peace and comfort you always deserved in this world in the loving embrace of our Father. And know that I love you, and I'll be back. Mommy always comes back. I promise.
Gabriel gave her a kiss last night. Lorelai did a little fur tugging to show her affection. And Brian and I both spent our personal private times with her. We loved on her, talked with her about the good times we've had. Reminded her of all of the hardships she battled against to come out on top time and time again, and told her that it was okay to rest now.
She went from a sad looking Golden on an adoption site, to a lean frog hunting machine, to cozying up with mommy to watch episodes of Gilmore Girls...then to a full fledged sibling. And oh my the torture she put up with as Gabriel chased her around the house wanting to play or love her. He shared his food and to her that made up for his over enthusiasm. Then Lorelai loved to talk to her and grab onto her fur.
She was the perfect dog. I don't know a single person that could tell you of a more loving, pleasant, and well behaved pup. And for a little over 7 amazing years. But, I knew that couldn't last.
I always believe that my precious Lucy got together with God and sent Grace into my life that November many years ago, because that December we had to say goodbye to my darling Cleo. And now Grace leaves me with the support of my husband and children.
I know she waits for me at the rainbow bridge. And while I'm in no rush to get there myself, I take solace in knowing that I will meet her there again someday and my precious young vibrant pup will come running into my arms just like she used to everyday when I got home from work.
I'm sorry I can't post pictures as I'm on my iPad, but I have some that I took just yesterday that I will post for sure when we get to Oklahoma.
In the meantime...to Grace - May you find the peace and comfort you always deserved in this world in the loving embrace of our Father. And know that I love you, and I'll be back. Mommy always comes back. I promise.