Four Months

It's hard to believe it's been 4 months. I miss my sweet Bailey girl as much today as I did the moment we said goodbye. I saw rainbows on both Saturday and Sunday and I tell myself that it's Bailey's way of saying hello.

I often wonder what Bocci thinks....does she remember Bailey? Does she (or any pup for that matter) have the ability to miss someone or something after several months? I suppose we'll never know for sure, but I'd like to think that Bocci has fond memories of her sister.

A note on Bocci - I am so excited about her health. It wasn't long ago that we thought we were going to lose her. Along with other issues, she had a Pancreatitis and went almost two weeks without eating a thing. She has been on thyroid medicine for three months and has lost several pounds. Her coat is soft again and her energy level has increased greatly - you would never know she is a 12 1/2 year old pup.

Here is a picture of the girls playing together back in 2007.


I miss you Bailey - I miss everything about you.

Bitter Sweet Move

The past few weeks have been bitter sweet for me. We finally finished our new home - a three year project since the time we purchased the land. We've got most of the boxes unpacked and are settling into our routine - but something is missing. Bailey should be here - running through the house, jumping in the pool and rolling in the grass. She was such a big part of the construction and was here with me almost daily as the house was going up. She would love it - the views are amazing and there are loads of hiking trails right outside our door. The neighbors have two friendly dogs and I know Bailey and Lexy would hit it off immediately.

I suppose I'm extra sad as I had a dream about Bailey last night - the first in a long, long time. I wish it was the kind of dream where you wake up and wonder, "was that real" - but it wasn't. I woke with an empty feeling as I was trying to protect her from falling off a ledge.

Moving from the rental was also an odd feeling - at least there, I could sit next to Bailey's favorite spots and feel a bit close to her.

Here is a picture of Bailey at the new house - it was her last visit - I'm so glad she had a beautiful sunset to enjoy.