I've been thinking about this incredible dog a lot today.
She would've been 7 years old on Friday, the 26th.
I spent Friday morning stressed and nervous; I was forgetting something.
Late afternoon things calmed down and the day was really turning around. It was becoming a really great day after all.
Then I remembered what I had forgotten: Ella's birthday.
The funny thing (but not "ha ha" funny, strange funny) is, as I remembered what day it was, my mood only improved. It brought a smile to my face. I didn't expect that. I thought I would cry, I didn't.
I miss her. I really miss her. But her birthday, her first birthday since her passing, did not darken what was turning out to be a great day, it only made it better. I don't know why. I can't explain it. I guess I just... felt, somehow, closer to her in a way.
Today, however, I've been battling the waterworks as I look through her pictures. I miss this bossy, noisy, sweet, weird, funny, overly affectionate, gorgeous mutt.
Me, Ella and many piles of clean laundry. Who could ask for more? ;)
I still think about you every day, Smella Ella.♥
Today we are participating in the Black and White Sunday blog hop hosted by You Did What With Your Weiner, Dachshund Nola and My Life In Blog Years.
These pictures are just precious!
ReplyDeleteWe just past the birthday of our Farley, after being gone a year too. I understand what you are saying and feeling about your unforgettable friend...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and sweet memories of lovely Ella. I know that Lassie and Petal surrounded you with love.
ReplyDeleteWe know the feeling. Sherman's barkday passed the middle of this month.
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Essex, Sherman & Dog Dad
She was a gorgeous. I am very sorry. Beautiful photos and memories you have.
ReplyDeleteSweet remembrance. The first year without a loved one -- human or canine -- is always the hardest. These darned dogs leave us too soon!
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