Six months ago today I
said goodbye to my beloved dog, Tosca. Although I still miss her incredibly,
I’m adjusting to life without her.
I’m glad we didn’t have school today (Presidents’ Day scheduled winter break)
– I took a nice long walk through the woods this afternoon at one of our
favorite hiking spots, Hemlock Crossing. I don’t think I’ve ever walked there
in the winter before; it was beautiful and peaceful. It felt good to just walk
and remember the good times we had.
I’m so grateful that we
could spend fourteen years together and for all the things she taught me.
Tosca - thank you:
- for reminding me to be
joyful in the simple things, like taking a walk or playing with a friend
- for helping me to
develop a love of nature and hiking
- for making me realize
that when you love someone, you put their needs before your own
(even when it involves going outside in the rain or snow)
- for helping me somewhat
fulfill my “maternal instinct” by being my “child with fur”
- for greeting me at the
door each day when I came home
- for being my 45 pound
lap dog
- for your unconditional
love and the close bond we shared
I love you
