Three Months Ago Today, I still miss Dixie just as much as day one. Options

[Kristina]

Today seems to be an appropriate day to start a memorial thread for my Dixie. It has been three months since we lost her, and my life will never be the same. I miss her every second of every day. The ache in my heart refuses to go away. On the outside I seem like I am fine and going on with my life, but on the inside I am a mess.

Dixie,

Mama loves you so much. I cannot believe it has been three months since I saw your face. Our whole family mourned you. Macy had a very hard time adjusting to life without you. She spent so much time looking everywhere for you. Dad misses you very much, but he doesn't show it like Mom does. The memorial service the doggy funeral home put on was very nice. I hope you liked it. I know you do not want me to be sad, but it is so hard not to be. You gave me 10 fantastic years, and to go from having you here to you being gone is a very hard transition for me to make. I hope you like how I set your cremains up, with your collar and other things on the shelf with them.

I am glad that you sent Lily to us. Sometimes looking at her makes me sad though, because she looks so much like you. I know you sent me that sign the day we got her. You always did what mom asked of you, even in your death.

I miss you breathing heavy in my face when you had to go outside, and never moving out of the way of the toilet when someone had to go to the bathroom. I miss our time when I would get down on the floor with you and you would throw yourself back in to my lap and lick me like crazy.

I know you are watching over your Dad and I. I like to think you are laying in the living room at night, when Lily suddenly stands up on the bed and starts staring and barking at something that I cannot see. I know you know that I miss you, but I hope you are having fun playing until Mom and Dad can be with you again. Macy will be there before us, and when she does eventually get there the two of you can play all day while you wait for us.

I love you puppy. I can't wait to see you again.

All my love
Mom

[moon_beam]

Hi, Kristina, thank you so much for sharing with us about your job and how things are going. Grieving takes a lot of energy, and when there are other concerns to contend with - - such as financial stability - - your mind and body can only handle so much stress. We're always glad to share your news, and thank you for the blessing of your warmth and compassion to be here for - - and with - - all of us whenever possible.

I'm so glad about your new job, and doubly so very glad that Amazon gave you a week's extension so that you could recover from your surgery. This sounds like a PERFECT job, - - for now - - and hope that you will eventually be able to resume your studies - - if that is what you would want to do at that time. I am so happy for you that this job came along for you when it did, and I wish you the very best in it. Working from home sounds soo o o wonderful.

I hope today is treating you kindly, Kristina. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to knowing how things are going for you whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam