Yesterday was the end of an era in my life. Sixteen years spent with my best furry friend Sweet Pea running, jumping, hiking and throwing orange rubber footballs for her to race after and bring back to me until I was too tired to raise my arm for another throw. She was tireless. On my long training runs I would always worry I had taken her too far but upon returning when I collapsed into my chair in exhaustion, I could hear her racing around the yard making sure there were no birds in our airspace or squirrels in our trees. With her, there was never a wrong time for a hike, no such thing as bad weather and nothing too important going on to interfere with the important things in life.
Sweet Pea’s sixteen year old body finally succumbed to time and age but her spirit never did. She loved life to it’s fullest to the very end.
Today is a new beginning for me. I will have to find a way to face each day without my ever present shadow. Even after a whole day without her I find myself looking down to make sure I don’t step on her. I’m not ready to hike alone today, perhaps tomorrow.
I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog on WordPress so on this day, the first day of a new era in my life, it seemed appropriate to start with this post. A tribute to my dear friend Sweet Pea. I love you Sweet Pea and I am looking forward to someday when together we will explore new trails in Paradise.
Sorry for your loss. Sweet Pea looks just like our Little Bear, who we had to have put down 4 years ago. He lived to the ripe old age of 16, too. What a wonderful animal. I have no doubt in my mind that we will see him in Heaven some day!
I know all of my pets that have died are standing on my doorstep in heaven waiting for me just like they did down here 🙂
So for your loss she looked like a Sweet Pea. She will be waiting for you.
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Awww… thanks 🙂
I am so sorry for your loss and can relate. Wishing you well with your blog and the new era of your life.
Thank you so much! Definitely a new beginning!
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