
The #dog sleeps soundly on a Saturday night, dreaming about God only knows what. My neighbor pulls up to our building–blasts his music for us to hear. I’m not opposed, it’s a tune I can bop my head to.
I spent a couple hours video-chatting with my younger cousin and watching her beautiful smile act as its own form of luminescence. There was no other place I wanted to be than in that moment, #connecting with her about the mundane acts of life–laughing about the calamities found in aging and ailments.
We discuss the inevitability of my little monster’s impending demise, and if I’ll get another dog immediately after or opt to get one soon so as to have another form of support on standby. Of course, I’ll get another dog. But I want her to enjoy her life being the spoiled, “only child” until she’s no more.
Oddly enough, I look at this adorable ball of fur, and all I feel is love. All I feel IS loved.
That is a beautiful thing.
Originally shared via LinkedIn.
**Since Chrissy’s passing, her children have reached out to me for deeper, closer relationships, and I needed this. I’d always been around for their growth–but their mom had my full and complete attention. They would get the occasional text or phone call. Now, it’s almost as if I’ve gained two more younger siblings, but it is Victoria with whom I sense a stronger bond will emerge. I see so much of Chrissy in her and she sees so much of her mom in me too. It is simply a joy to share these moments with them–with her. We are making beautiful memories. Beautiful memories, indeed.
You won’t see this till you’re back from your well-needed sabbatical but I’m thinking of you, trE, with all this weight on your heart, and sending love, peace, and strength. All these connections come from the way you make your gentle, smart, powerful way through this world. 🌞
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Peace, Sun. Thank you so much. I needed the time I took away from things; it’s truly been helpful. 🙏🏾💙
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I’m so glad her children have you. Your presence (as I’m sure you know) is important in times like these.
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I am glad I have them as well, truly, I am, Kathy. Thank you.
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Wrapping you in hugs.
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💜🙏🏾 *Big hugs* Thank you, Peggy.
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The renewed and enhanced link with Chrissy’s children is so heartwarming to read trE. The inevitable loss of a loved pet is always hard to anticipate but something we have to accept in exchange for their total commitment to us.
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Thank you, Peter. I tell myself, “Jernee probably has another 2-3 years with me” but really, who’s to say? I am enjoying every moment I get to be with her, that’s for sure. And, these moments with Chrissy’s young ones as well. 🙂
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😻🤗
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cheers to all moments like these, “beautiful moments” 💜💙💙😊
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They are truly blessings to behold.
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😋 sweet.
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