 Gloria
I promise the shock will settle in, but it does take time. Sophie has been gone for seven months, and can still remember her fragrance, her little tongue as she kissed me and especially her bark.
As the months pass, fond memories will return and make you smile. My daughter called today and made plans to fly up to Seattle in October. She said "it will be just the girls", she always included Sophie as one of the girls. With a pause, we said but without the Sopha Dopha. But we have dear Charlie who adds another dimension to the relationship.
Take care and be gentle with yourself. These feelings belong to you and keep sharing. Warmly, Deborah |