Getting a puppy helped with my grief after losing Gracie. There was no doubt about it; I needed a distraction from the pain. Bubbles offered that distraction. As she grew, I fell hopelessly in love.
But I'm not here to talk about Bubbles. Had she lived another two years, Gracie would have been twenty years old today.
I miss so much about her. This was her favorite time of year when the days cooled, and we would walk along the quiet of the towpath, me drinking in the beauty of God's nature and she, nose to the ground, sniffing out the things God provided for her enjoyment. She wasn't anxiety-ridden and afraid like our new dog is. Gracie was ready for an adventure and afraid of very little. She might try to pick a fight with a dog or two along the way, but still, no fear.
She was heroic in that she never gave up trying to enjoy life. Even when she could barely stand alone, she was ready for her next walk.
Happy Heavenly birthday, sweet girl. You are missed and loved.
FOREVER YOUNG |
I remember all of this about her, which shows how she was in the hearts of people who never even knew her!
ReplyDeleteHappy Heavenly Birthday, Gracie. Always in our hearts and remembered with love.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it was a glorious party at the Bridge.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what happens to my comment, computers are so sensitive these days, just the slightest wrong touch and off flew a comment, hopefully it landed where it was supposed to go. You know I loved her too, she was special and Samson's friend. Maybe they have met up in dog heaven. Sending love to you and your family and Bubbles of course.
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