Ginger

“To My Sweet Ginny,

In October, 2010, we found each other at the perfect time. You were a third time rescue, and were looking to still find your forever home. I saw you were hurt and abandoned through those big, beautiful eyes, and you needed someone to love and enjoy your sweet, gentle, and sometimes mischievous ways. I, too, was in the process of reinventing my life, and I needed a best friend to walk beside me in my new life. It was you, sweet girl.

Your mere presence and puppy purrs got me through the challenging moments and subsequent loneliness during those years. I don’t know how I could have done it without you. My motto had become “Mother and Pup Forever”! It was a privilege to be your mommy, to love you, buy you Halloween costumes, your squeaky toys, and of course, Milk Bones and “Chicky-Meatballs”. I loved our quiet nap times, and still feel your warm little head tucked under my chin when you slept. How you kept me warm…

I especially loved sitting beside you on the glider in the garage overlooking the street and our front yard. Remember how you laid down in the mud after that heavy rain by the river? I have that picture of you with your muddy belly and feet! You knew how to make me laugh…

You are my girl, and you have taken my heart with you. You were a strong little pup, and even with your illness almost made it to 16 years old. Know, my sweet baby, that I feel you beside me just as you always were, and I know we will be together again someday. Please look for me… I will always love you, and you will always be My Sweet Ginny Dog.

Love,
Mommy ❤️ “