Debi, Lisa, please -- it isn't you. We love our furbabies, and when they leave -- old, young -- we grieve and wonder what we did or didn't do. But if you asked our Shelties, they would say,
"Do? Yes, she did a lot. She loved me dearly every single day. She hugged me, brushed me, played with me, and made me feel as if I was the most wonderful dog in the world. What didn't she do? She didn't ignore me, she didn't hurt me, she didn't ever forget to tell me she loved me. Every day was a miracle, and I'd do it all over again in a minute."
Chris, thanks so much for the beautiful comment. I read it early this morning, a time when I seem to be overly sensitive. Naturally it brought tears to my eyes.
You couldn't have written any better words for Lisa and I.
With great appreciation,
Debi with Rusty and 10 week old Brandy!