by franny
After many months of trying many medical options, including acupuncture, I finally had to let go of my best friend, Shadow.
I picked her out of an animal shelter because she was regal and calm sitting among the chaos surrounding her. She got her name because she stayed close to me every chance she got. Even falling asleep near me she would wake herself up to check on me periodically.
Shadow, I will miss forever:
Your putting three tennis balls in your mouth.
your catching fly balls in the air.
your lining up all the tennis balls on the pools edge and rolling them into the water 'one by one'.
Your leaning your head out the doggie door to see if it was me pulling into the garage and your whole body wagging from behind!
your snoring.
your leaning up against me as we sit under a shady tree.
your paw smacking me to get me to pet you, again and again.
your dramatic big sigh as you follow me from room to room and finally plop down next to me.
your excitement at seeing all the bunnies in the yard.
your lying next to my feet as I wash the dishes after dinner.
Your happiness in riding in the car, even if it was to the Vet.
Your lifting your right leg to help me attach your harness for walks.
Your laying at the foot of the stairway waiting for me.
Your beautiful big brown eyes that looked at me with adoration.
Your worshiping the ground I walked on.
Your gentle calm.
Your happiness to see me every second of the day.
Your beautiful black fur that I buried my face in.
Your soft soft black ears.
Your dainty "deer like" paws.
Your lovely face.
Your appreciativeness of everything and anything I did for you.
and how YOU made me feel...
The hole in my heart feels so big. You were one of my greatest blessings in life. I am so lucky we found each other. I pray that someone is taking care of you now and you are young and strong once again. Until we see each other, I will think of you always, my wonderful and lovely Shadow