Hey Heather,
Saturday was one week to the day that we lost our dog, Kayla, to what appears to have been a tumor growing in her chest. It went so very quickly and we were left with her body and only memories. Stephanie is, of course, hit the hardest as this was her first dog raised from puppy to the 11 years that she reached.
I spent the last week going through my digital library of images, pulling every photo I could of her and printing them at the local Costco for Stephanie. Our dining room table is filled to capacity with her images and it has helped us both to look at her and remember.
I didn't realize how much it would effect me. I have never seen a pet die, let alone a relative, so it was a heady mixture jarring and unbelievable to see her alive and wanting to be with us to lifeless and gone. Not something I will forget any time soon.
Of course, my first thoughts went to my parents and what will inevitably be so so hard when their time comes and then later to when Stephanie and I have to say goodbye. It's almost too much to think about, but then again, we have to.
But the best we can do is to give the time we have to our fullest with those we love, right? Right.
Love, Bonnie Lee
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Hey Lee,
funny that... I just attended a seminar at school where I learned a bit about blogging.
I started a site but haven't done anything with it yet.
I was thinking of setting one up for little miss so I could just blah blah to her about the things she did thus far and the things she is doing.
It would be great to print it out at some point and make it 'real'.
Life for me is busy and I will fill you in on all the details soon.
Death is odd. It is unreal but very real simultaneously. In the midst of dealing with it you just deal and get through. It is only the retrospect which really makes us hurt.
Thanks for setting this up. I miss you and feel as though I should be a better friend...calling more and chatting more. I appreciate you. I love you. And, I am thankful that you are part of my world.
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