Today we went to the beach. It was just like any other day except there was a nice lady with a camera who gave me a lot of salmon cookies and pets.
I like salmon cookies.
I am so happy to be at the beach today I almost forget how much pain is in my body. When I see you sad, it makes me remember.
I don't like to make you sad so I will pretend to be strong today.
Today I got to visit the woods and shake your hand for salmon cookies. You didn't care that my paw was cold, wet, and sandy.
I like salmon cookies.
Today we explored my favorite cave at the beach. It made you laugh when I walked into the tiny waterfall and shook myself in it.
I like making you laugh.
Today we went for a walk on the sand beside the river and I got to wade in the water. You knelt down and gave me more salmon cookies.
I like salmon cookies.
Today it felt good to be with you. Especially in the light. It feels like the light is surrounding me and I'm just melting into it.
I like that feeling.
I'm trying to live through this pain for you but this incredible light is calling me. It's calling me home.
Can you hear it calling me?
I may not be with you tomorrow but if you look hard enough, you will always see my paw prints right where they belong.
In the sand next to yours.
3 Comments
Jul 9, 2018, 5:37:04 PM
Bernadette - This popped up in my memories today & I had to revisit. Such a wonderful tribute to my beloved dog beast. Thank you Carrie. You captured her spirit so well even though you never knew her in her wild & young years!
Mar 8, 2018, 3:09:52 PM
Eric Burch Photography - Poignant and almost teary eyed. A beautiful piece.
Mar 7, 2018, 8:21:58 PM
Karin - Beautiful. Uncontrollable tears.