Your feelings of loss are part of the healing process. I dearly loved my Sophie for 13 years, and letting her go was one of the most painful decisions that I had to make in my life. She was my first Yorkie and didn't think I could love another pup like her. Last week, when Charlie was in the hospital and in surgery longer than expected, I realized the love that I have for him is of the same strength as Sophie.
My life experience with her was longer, but there is something about a Yorkie, the familiar look, sigh before they go to sleep that keeps their memory alive. He didn't replace Sophie but added another dimension to Yorkie love.
The tears will settle in and never really go away. I kiss her little urn, touch her clay paw print and talk to her picture about sweet Charlie. You know, I feel she sent him to me to make sure that I wasn't alone; she was my constant since she was 16 weeks old.
Take good care and Duke is always with you. Warmly, Deborah |