by Dorene Lee
Kylie, its been three and a half months since you went over the Rainbow Bridge and sometimes it feels like yesterday. Momma still misses you desperately especially when I get home from work and you are not at the window waiting for me to come in - how you would howl and make your sister howl at the door until I opened it and came in to benefit from all the kisses you had stored up during the day for me - and then after I changed out of my work clothes you would wait for me to sit in our chair so that you could hop up and start getting all the ear and belly rubs you had been waiting for all day.
Kylie, we went to the cabin this month and visited the spots on the hiking trails where we spread your ashes, we put fresh flowers down and took pictures of us by your spot, were you there too, posing for pictures? I could swear I felt your spirit. Hiking didn't feel the same without you running ahead of us sniffing everything in your path while you would look back at Momma and Shadow every once in awhile as if to say, "what's taking you so long, there is much to see, hurry up!" Your Papa even went on a hike or two with us and you know how much that means since he lives to fish when we're at the cabin. I think he went because he wanted to feel your spirit too and he knew that he would if he was on your favorite hiking trails!
Shadow really misses you. She is not as playful and she sleeps a lot. We are trying to find a friend for her so she won't be so lonely but it is hard because all we really want is you, baby girl. Maybe it's not time yet. I hope that you can take time out from playing to keep Shadow company, maybe chase a squirrel or two with her.
Kylie, I also wanted to tell you that Debbie, your groomer, cried for you when she heard and now when I take Shadow in to get groomed, she makes a special bow for me to put on your collar.
Anyway, my golden girl, I know you are having fun at the Bridge and I just wanted to let you know that we miss you and that we will love you always.
Momma, Papa and Shadow
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