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December
17, 1999
I know this is going to sound
really corny, but take one moment to remember Rin.
One year ago today, Rin passed
into doggie heaven. For Jim and I, it was the
worst day ever. But it
was a decision that we don't regret.
Rin
was a happy dog. She greeted everyone at the door. There
wasn't a person
she didn't like (except one
insurance guy) in her 9 years that she spent with me.
She protected our home by
barking and looking mean... even if she was afraid of
thunder. Rin had a knack
to know when I was sad or not feeling so well. She loved
kids and wouldn't let anyone
spank them when she was around. I'm sure most of
you remember her licky kisses.
Rin was a very licky dog... icky at times.
As
she got older, we saw her cute little face turn gray. Her eyes
started to
become a little milky.
She even got a little moody. Rin fought all the way.
She'd run the fence but not as
long as she used to. I think her hearing started
to go too. We realized
she had a tumor and made her as comfortable as we
could. To see RinTin
hurting was unbearable, although she put up a pretty good act.
A
year ago today, I woke up and looked at her. It was like we both
knew it was
time. And, as much as I
hated it, I granted her peace. Rin fought all the way.
I somehow knew she was worried
about me. I reassured her that I would be
okay, that I had Jimmy and
Moogie to watch over me. Then she was gone.
Please
take a short moment to think about her today. I know she thinks
about all
of us. Jimmy and I have
missed her every single day since.
Michele
P.S.
Thanks for reading this... it's kinda like therapy for me. I'm thinking
of
making a web page dedicated to
Rin. If you'd like to share a time, memory or
something funny that you
remember, email me and I'll put it on the page. |
