I wasn’t sure if I could write this today, but decided to at least try….so here goes.
I wrote a week ago about my Basset Hound Ruby being diagnosed with cancer.
I’m sad to share that yesterday, she passed away.
For nearly 13 wonderful years I’ve gotten to come home to the pitter patter of her paws on the hardwood floor and her tail wagging uncontrollably.
To put it mildly, she’s been a “gift” to me.
She’s been my baby.
I’ve loved her, scolded her and cried with her.
From hip dysplasia, to Cushings’ disease to most recently cancer….she’s been a brave tough girl..
I’ve known for awhile now that she was nearing the end of this journey with me, but I didn’t really want to believe it.
But this weekend, her little body just couldn’t take anymore.
It was possibly the most tearful weekend of my life….
Saying goodbye, letting go….is never easy, is it?
How do you let go of something you love with every piece of your heart?
I decided to have faith – faith that it was time – faith that she was ready to go – and faith that both she and I would be okay once we parted.
I am so blessed to have had Ruby as my pet…she filled my heart with endless love and kept the loneliness at bay..
So thank you my dear beloved Basset…..you were a dream pet…and I will miss you always.
And thank you Jim, my sweetheart of a boyfriend.
Thank you for loving Ruby too – and holding us both as we let go.
