by Megan M
As I sit here writing this, tears come to my eyes as I think back to those 13 glorious years. I remember back to the good times like when we went swimming or how you chased splash when dad said get the puppy, but then I think of the sad times like when you became to tired to play or when your eyes turned from bright and never ending to foggy and old. Many people may say that at the age of 14 I cant have a worst day of my life, that I'm too young. Well, they're wrong February 19, 2003 is mine. It was the day I wouldnt see you ever again the day we put you down. It was around 7:20 a.m that foggy Wednesday morning, I was in no rush getting ready knowing today was our final day this morning was our last morning, these were our last few moments before the school bus came. (I couldnt bear to see put down so I went to school instead). I remember walking down stairs barely able to breathe and see from crying so much. I thought dont cry Megan, be strong for her dont make her upset. Then I saw you, you seemed so confused, but when I looked in your endless eyes of love and knowledge I knew then that you it was too sad. You came over and licked my tears away and I kissed you. You looked so old and weak, I looked at your legs, I hated them they were the reason this had to happen. If only they were stronger, I knew you were still a puppy trapped in an old body. I touched your fur and truly felt the texture and smelled the aroma of it. As soon as those moments started they ended. I had to leave. But I couldn't, Id never been away from you for more than a week. You grew up with me, I needed you more than ever, but then I thought it was Gods turn to own you. And I was lucky to own you for those 13 years. I kissed you so many times knowing it would be the last time I did. As I walked off to the bus stop I took one last look at you, your beautiful fur and eyes and I said 6 last words that were simple yet everything I needed to say, " I love you Christy, good bye" walking away was the hardest thing I had ever done. So Christy, I love and miss you so much, Megan"
Megan M. 14
3/22/03
11:20 p.m