In the middle of this pandemic, on a weekend of unrest all the tears I’ve been crying lately came home and became personal. Old age caught up with my little dog even as I tried to hide her behind a screen of prescriptions, probiotics and pumpkin. Olive is gone and my heart is broken.
A Boston Terrier who lives to fourteen has had a good run, so they say. But I wanted more – more cuteness, more attitude, more love, more time. My little dog saw me through the darkest days of my life. She never faltered she leaned in. I know I won’t cry forever but I’m going to miss her for at least that long.
I took this picture on one of our walks last week – I’d noticed the little flower that had pushed its way through a crack in the concrete to bloom like the crazy, strong, fragile thing that it is. I thought I would write a blog about determination, resilience and strength. Well I’m writing that blog but it isn’t about a pansy – it’s about that adorable little dog, my friend and my heart.
Sometimes doing the right thing is the toughest thing.
Comments (14)
So sorry about Olive.
Thank you Penny
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my heart is filled with blessings for you both
Nancy – thank you
Hi Elva,
Very sad to hear about Olive… The hardest thing I have ever done is putting an animal down, but stopping the suffering is the loving thing to do. It’s little consolation, but you’ve done right by her. I’ll be thinking of you.
Fraser – thank you. Anybody who has loved a dog knows exactly what this feels like…it is the hardest thing.
My heart goes out to you Elva. It is such a hard thing to do, however much it is the right thing.
Thank you Wendy.
So sorry for your loss Elva, loosing a loved pet is always very difficult, my heart goes out to you.
Thank you Linda.
Sorry to hear you had to make that hard decision for your dog. Big hugs sent to you
Thank you Donna
Sorry to hear about your best friend Olive. Why oh why do they have to go. My heart aches for you. Especially at this uncertain time.
Love Dayle
Thank you Dayle – it’s been tough. It’s completely unfair that the right thing is the hardest thing.
I hope everyone there is doing well – such uncertain times. Xxoo