It Is The Little Things

Since my beloved dog has passed away, I have noticed it is the little things that really get me the most. And I think that is fitting since he was such a little guy. 7 pounds full grown.

I know I will never be able to get over him leaving me and I know I will never ever have another dog like him. I know that I was blessed to have him for the 7 years that I did have him bring so much into my life.

I won't lie, the past few days have been pretty hard. My heart hangs heavy and I know I can cry at the drop of a hat (I am fighting back tears as I type this).

I know that the holidays will be tough because he loved Christmas! How can a dog love Christmas you may ask? He had his own stocking and got his own presents. He loved to tear into the packages to see what he got. He was like a little kid. His favorite gift, which he got every year, was dingo bones.

I told someone that I felt cheated and they told me that I was being selfish because they thought my dog was cheated, seeing as this breed has a life span of 11-15 years.

I know I am being selfish but it is because I miss him so much. It hurts so bad and I am sure the pain will subside with time and the tears with stop flowing, but I am not sure if that can come soon enough. I know I am depressed and I hate being depressed. I go through the day with no true happiness, no smiles, just going through the motions.

Next week I have to pick out his memorial stone/grave marker to place where we buried my precious boy. Some may think it is insane to do that, but I made sure this dog had the best I could give him in life and I truly think he deserves that in death as well.



Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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