Last year at this time, I spent Christmas Eve and all Christmas day holding my dog, bear bear, trying to keep him alive. The morning of the 26th of Dec. I had to let him go. He was not just my pet, he was my service dog, and my friend. I miss him still, and not a day goes by that I do not think of him and how much I loved him.
Today, I have my Sadie and she is wonderful. Shortly after Bear passed, I discovered that Sadie was in a high kill shelter and due to be put to sleep the very next day. I got her and brought her home with me. She was in pitiful shape but I could see the love and kindness in her eyes and knew I had done the right thing. I think somehow she understands about Bear.
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“You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”