Category Archives: Life

It’s Still Hard

It’s still hard getting up and not having Sally eagerly waiting for breakfast and a morning walk. It’s still hard fixing my egg white omelette and not having Sally come over for the yolk at the crack of the first egg. … Continue reading

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Unopened Cards

My sister-in-law came over today to spend some time with my husband, do some shopping, and go out for her birthday dinner. She brought us a sympathy card especially for pets and it had a nice message, about how we … Continue reading

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~Sally~

Sally passed away today, sparing us the final, awful decision of having to take her in to be put to sleep.  She spent the morning in a “hidey hole” that she had staked out under the shrub behind the grill, … Continue reading

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No Perfect Words

I wish I had the perfect words to express The weight of knowing your numbered days The sadness I feel when I prepare your dinner, not knowing if you will eat My heartbreak when I see you struggle to stand … Continue reading

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