Our Girl

Loss........it is a very difficult thing to lose someone that you love with all your heart....gut wrenching, heart breaking. We had to bid farewell to our Sophie yesterday. She was a gorgeous black Flat Coat Retriever with a HUGE personality.She could play fetch until you could no longer throw the tennis ball.....but, her true love was swimming.That girl could stay in the pool all day. If there happened to be a muddy creek or pond around, she wouldn't hesitate to jump right in for a quick dip. Me and the Pizzaman spend most evenings on either side of the couch with Soph right between us...nudging an arm for an ear scratch or laying her silky head in our laps. Diagnosed with Cushing's Disease almost one year ago...it was a long goodbye. We loved her so much and now she is gone. The house is too quiet, the squirrels are wreaking havoc in the backyard and there is no tail wagging to greet us at the door. The discussion about the "new dog" has begun....we can't imagine our lives without a pup. Sophie's ashes will be delivered in a few days, and then I will start to feel better having her home again. 
Sophie, Thank you for your unconditional love and loyal companionship. I can see you if I close my eyes......there you are......swimming in Heaven. We know you are at peace, without pain...but we really miss you around here.