Lucy Would Have Been Six Today..., Missing my girl on her birthday Options

[Caroline]

I feel very sad today as my chocolate lab Lucy would have been six years old today. She passed away on February 4th after a brave struggle with lymphoma. We still miss her so much and light a candle for her every Friday night (the night of the week she passed). In some ways, it seems like a lifetime ago that we were nursing her through her last days. In other ways, it seems like it was just yesterday. I am afraid I will forget the way she looked at me, the way she smelled, the way she was. I know I will never forget her, but I want her to know that she will never be forgotten.

Life just isn't the same without Lucy Lou. She was such a special girl. I guess I am done asking why this happened to her, to us. Now I think I am just grateful that we had her in our lives at all. Her collar and ashes still sit on our buffet table. I am not near ready to take them down. I still find great comfort in looking up and seeing her belongings.

This website has provided me with much comfort through the grieving stages. Although I don't write or post as much as I used to, I still read it almost every day. The people here got me through some very dark days, and through my own experience with Lucy, I hope to extend that comfort to others who are starting on their own sad journey. Thanks for listening...I just wanted to take a minute to remember my Lucy on her special day, and to once again thank all of you for your support...

Caroline