This Memorial Day 2011

This Memorial Day will be spent remembering a life that has given so much (rather than taken away) to so many people.

This Memorial Day will be spent remembering how she made me so happy.

I haven't stopped thinking of my beloved dog, Brandy. In fact, I can't stop thinking of her.

I think of her every morning. I think of her each time I want to take a nap. I think of her each time I fix myself something to eat. I think of her each time I go to the store. 

I think of her every night as I turn down the bed. I think of her everyday as I light a candle by her picture.

I think of her all the time.  We were so connected.


I know her body just couldn’t hold up any longer.

It's just that I miss her so much.

I miss the smell of her shampoo, (baby powder scent).  I miss the way she could always convince me to give her another treat.

I miss playing hide and seek with her. I miss the way she could get me to laugh out loud.

I miss coming home and her jumping around, so crazy to see me.  I miss her love, and I miss her kisses. 

When you love someone like I loved her, they become a part of you. Like you are attached with some tether. No matter how far away you are, you always feel the tether, and now I know there is nothing on the other end…and I feel like I’m falling into nothingness.

I miss my dog so much. I feel as though a piece of me was ripped away.

I just want one more time to hold her. Ten more seconds, is that too much to ask? For 10 more seconds to hold her?

But I can’t and I won’t.

The only thing keeping me from being swallowed whole from sadness is that the memories of Brandy make me laugh so much. So for now, I’m just going to miss her.

Until we meet again my friend, you will be in my thoughts ....Always.

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