My Last Night With You Was 9 Months Ago Options

[Steph]

Dear Luba,

I know that your 9 month death annivesary isn't til Saturday, but this time round I wanted to remember your last night with me. June 2nd. Do you remember how I had come back after my date with Michael. I was so tired after a long, albeit fun day. You and Falkor came to greet me. You, in your usual over-the-top enthusiastic way, he in his subdued "cool, you are home" polite way.

You raced over to me with your ball, wagging your tail. I knew what you wanted, but I was so tired and did not want to go on a longer walk with you. I'm happy to say that, as was the case 95% of the time, your enthusiasm won me over. I took Falkor for his brief "arthritis walk" ie, slow and short. Then I took you over to the vacant schoolyard to play ball.

Remember how you flew accross the field bringing your ball back to me. Wagging your tail "Again!!" "Throw the ball AGAIN" And I complied. We had little daylight left, but we used it all up, then returrned home. I gave you both a pig ear, and went to bed. I'm so happy that we had that last evening. I'm so happy that I took you to play.

The next day, mom, who was down from her place up north came to me in alarm "Your dog is sick. You need to come to her." God, when you lay in the living room and didn't get up when I rushed over I knew we were in serious trouble. I did not think that you'd die though.

Anyways, I just wanted to reflect on our last evening. We had so many like that, but that one will stay with me forever.

Keep an eye on Falkor for me Luba, his arthritis is really acting up. I hope he'll be with me for a while still. Maybe you can send him positvie "doggy vibes" that will help him feel better....

[Rusty's Mom]

Marcia and Steph,

Is that song by Josh Groban from a recent movie? I've got 2 of his cd's and it's not on either. I couldn't stop crying just reading the lyrics............I'm sure it will have a stronger effect hearing the music.

Thinking of you, Marcia and your beloved Hannah. A year is so long for her to be gone. I do hope that sweet Hannah comes to you in a dream one of these nights. I feel like it's been years since I've held my precious Rusty and it's just about 3 months.

Nine months for you, Steph. Luba will never be forgotten. We all feel we knew her through your heartfelt posts. And what a wonderful memory you have of the last day you spent together.

Ann, I hope your health is improving. That photo you posted a few days ago of your adorable granddaughter with Schintzel, both sitting in the chair was so cute.

Thinking of everyone,

Love,
Lynn