Sixteen years ago today we brought you home.
Twenty weeks ago today, we helped you to the bridge.
I wanted to write a really nice blog post to commemorate this occasion, but the truth is, I cannot find my words. I’m still struggling mightily without you, so I thought I’d share sixteen of my favorite photos.
Your first day home.
Your first little “Roo.”
You loved the adventures we had on vacation. Here you are on your first boat ride in Tampa Bay, Florida.
The next three were in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Here you are on the porch of the house we stayed at.
Here you are ‘fishing’ with Dad.
You had so much fun playing in the water.
I was trying to teach Delilah “High Five,” but she wasn’t getting it, because she was too excited about the green bean. You just walked up and gave me a high five, even though you hadn’t been taught it.
Before Delilah starting choking on the raw hides, you’d get one every night. I love how you held it like a stogie. In this particular photo, you had gone into the bedroom, but the cat was on the bed and you weren’t too happy about it. You came right back out, looking for someone to remove the cat. 🙂
This was taken at Julie’s Barks and Bubbles. She was blow drying you after a bath and you just put your head back and enjoyed it.
I love how you’re looking at the camera, like you got caught doing something you shouldn’t. I miss your kisses.
After a visit to the vet, we stopped at Dairy Queen and I shared my strawberry shake with you.
You had so much fun running in the brook in the field. Once you came up with a leaf stuck on your face.
What’s better than a dog with sunglasses on?
I’ve heard some people say dogs don’t smile, but that’s not true. You were one of the smiliest dogs I’ve ever known.
You ran ahead on one of our hikes and when we rounded the bend, there you were!
Winter was your favorite season.
Grief is unique to each of us. We all deal with it in our own way. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. You were such a special guy and we had such an incredible bond. I miss you every single day.
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