Loss

Yes, my mother died five years ago but she never loved me. She cared for me as she needed to do but never loved me.

My husband loves me and has for over 12 years. My dog loves me and has for nearly ten years.

Today I remember two people I’ve had a contentious relationship with for over fifteen years. They just lost their dear dog. I know what it’s like to lose a loved pet and hold them through their final moments. That’s the first time I got the last word with my talking cat, and it wasn’t pleasant.

I felt his spirit go through me. About eight hours after my dearest dog died I felt the same. H and P please remember the good things and time you had together. Yes, she barked at me when you visited. No big deal.

Sometimes people think family pets don’t matter. Dr. Dog told me a backyard dog is a dog without a home. Our dog is old and has no hips. She is lifted to our bed nightly. She is a member of the family and would  be missed as is Miss S.

Condolences, our dear friends. S will be missed. Dee