rosy forever
Our girl crossed the Rainbow Bridge last night, all three of us surrounding her, covering her in kisses, endless tears and gratitude.
14 1/2 years old, diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a week to live a year ago. Her stubbornness and loyalty kept her here, still at our heels and always in our spots in bed, well over a decade later.
After we left the emergency vet, Angel looked at me and said “It’s just the three of us now? I wish dogs never left. I wish they stayed here with us and didn’t cross the bridge.”
Me too, kid. Me too.
Rosy, you were an irreplaceable part of our family. You’ve been with Matt and I since we started dating, you made us a family. You were my first baby and you were the one who showed me how expansive my heart can grow. All of our hearts.
Lord, this hurts. I thought I was prepared. I thought I knew how I’d feel. But I feel so insanely sad. Kept listening for your snores. Kept wishing for you to push me out of the bed to make more space for yourself.
I walked outside this morning to let the chickens out and there were your paw prints. Right there in the snow, the morning light hitting them, and a reminder that though I can’t wrap my arms around you or kiss that crusty nose, you are here. I will carry your heart in mine, forever.
Fly high, sweet girl. 🤍
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
