3.19.2012

RIP Haiku

Last tuesday we lost the most amazing creature known to man, our sweet,sweet Haiku. That furry old lady we speak of often.You know her right? As I type this, my eyes well up with tears. Somehow through the intensely shattering experience that particular day, I shed few.

I myself have decided not to bear children of my own. A choice that is always greeted with "the look" that could sink a thousand ships. I feel now that this experience has made me realize that without a human child, I am still a mother. As a very dear friend pointed out to me recently, I raised my dog from the time I was barely out of high school, living on my own, into adulthood. I never gave her up when an apartment I was seeeking at the time didn't take pets. We figured it out, that was never an option. We were home to each other. As I have stated before, we made our way together. She and I, my friend. 

I believe that at the end, which was peaceful and still so unbelievably painful and surreal that I didn't shed those tears until after I was able to guide my baby through and onto what was next for her. In that moment, and still days later I feel that I have learned so much about compassion and grace. I was her mother, yet she taught me so much about myself and probably will continue to do so.

RIP Haiku 1996-2012. Such a damn trooper she was, 16 years old. A wise woman for sure. We will love and miss her forever.


3 comments:

  1. This is so sweet & beautiful. You were a wonderful mama to her...love you!

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  2. Sixteen amazing years! What a sweet and beautiful girl. My heart breaks for you- dog love is just such a pure, pure love. Thanks for the tender comfort about our old Nellie. They are both sniffing each and wagging their little tails and trotting around doggie heaven as we speak. xo

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  3. Dog love is for sure the ultimate pure love. I miss her everyday. I would like to think that Nellie and her are up in heaven trotting around. Thanks for stopping by. xo

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