Creating another year of memories
After gathering and sorting through our many photos of Abby (our #1 grieving method these last few days since we had to say goodbye), we finally completed the design of […]
Abby’s memorial wall
Today we received Abby’s paw prints in clay. I hung mine on the wall alongside my bed, just above the spot where she slept. I added several of my favorite […]
B12 patches in the mail
Today I opened the mail to discover a box of Vitamin B12 patches — a gift from my new B12 buddy! Since I can’t absorb Vitamin B12 through my stomach, […]
Drawing through grief
I was especially missing my baby this afternoon so I turned to art. This is far from my best sketch of Abby, but it was a good way to cope […]
An awakened soul
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” —Anatole French I am in mourning; my love for Abby awakened my soul. That is […]
Grateful for every moment together
Abby is gone. Last night we had to say goodbye to my baby, my canine soul mate and best friend. Abby was adopted into our family nearly seven years ago. […]
Abby rallied
In the last hours this afternoon, we decided to postpone our goodbye with our beloved Abby until tomorrow night. She rallied today and was having a great time with her […]
Abby’s favorite Italian treats
When I started writing about #OneGoodThing each day in January, I had no idea this year would be so rough. I had no clue that I’d have to say goodbye […]
Friendly northern neighbors
This election cycle has been incredibly distressing and full of vitriolic hate. This friendly message from our northern neighbor was just what I needed. Thank you Canada! Your kindness is […]
Another day of love
Our beloved Abby’s days with us are numbered. And it’s not a big number. She means so much to me. My heart breaks at the thought of losing her. I’ll […]
