A year and a half ago, I suddenly lost my sweet four-legged furry baby. Today she would have turned 12. Even though she as “just a dog” she sure as hell knew how to enjoy life. Her short time here taught me many things, and most of all that we never know how long we have. Don’t take anything for granted, and don’t put off happiness.
I still miss that nose, and I still find one of her black hairs once in a while. I’m not sure who lost more hair, her or me. 😉 She loved jumping on the trampoline, boat rides, stealing my son’s socks, taking naps on my bed, and oh yes, wine. She’d steal my glass in a flash, but only the good stuff. That dog had a palate on her better than most people I know.
If you haven’t yet read I Died Today. By Duke Roberts. It’s the story of a dog’s last day. But be forewarned, and have your Kleenex handy. The first time I read it, I cried so hard that I had an asthma attack and pretty much sobbed for the next hour. Oops, maybe I shouldn’t have read it again just now. But it’s beautiful, and it will touch your heart.
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