Obituaries

My sweet girl, wiggle butts, kissy face, my shadow, my joy, from the day you came home at 8 weeks you were the queen of the house. You knew only love and kisses. Your older brother Austin didn't know what happened; but you loved each other so. I remember when the door bell rang he would hide behind my legs and you would bounce to the door to greet who ever came to visit with such happiness and love. Losing Austin was hard, but we got through it together. Then Covid came and I had to hide in the bathroom when the dog walker came so you would go with him, because if I didn't you would only roll over and insist on a belly rub, letting him know you only wanted your Daddy to walk you. That never changed; I never tired of it either.

We experienced a lot together, divorce, relocating from NYC to Atlanta, spending time with Pap pap and Eiya in Virginia. Meeting your new step daddy Big O. Whose heart you stole and never gave back. You fought so bravely, we hoped that after the 2nd surgery the cancer wouldn't return. Then it returned, we made every day special and you did so well; for your 11th birthday we had a big party; i baked you a doggy cake. We were so grateful, you got to 11. Then it came on fast, 2 months short of your 12th. I wasn't prepared for that. I didn't want you to hurt, knowing how much i would. So i said good bye.

I have learned that my sadness and pain are commensurate with the joy and love you brought into our life. It doesn't make it easier, its just helps to understand why I am hurting so. I held you until the end, holding you close so you knew you were safe in your Daddy's arms. As your spirit transcended your earthly body, I felt your love. Engulfed in ther most beautiful energy, love, warmth then i felt peace and knew you weren't in pain anymore, i felt your love, i felt your gratitude. At that point i knew you were in a better place, with Austin, my Mom and your cousin Ruby. I also know i will see you again at the rainbow bridge.

Good night my sweet girl, love you.