One Lucky Girl

Yesterday was one of the hardest days I have yet to endure. We had to say goodbye to our sweet "Lucky Girl".

I met Lucky a little over 12 years ago, not long after meeting Keith. She was his best companion, a dog like no other. When we married, I specifically remembered thinking, "a dog, in the house, really? She's a big dog... in the house?". Growing up, our dogs were the outside type so it was a completely foreign thing to me. But she sure did win me over. It only took a few naps on the couch with her curled at my feet to change my mind. :)

Fast forward 11 years and Lucky has been a constant companion for not only Keith, but for me and the boys. I smile at the memories of her first meeting both Tucker and Tate. They have no memories of home life without her. She would often sit at my feet while I fed or rocked each baby. She made me feel safe when Keith was gone. A bark that at times grew annoyingly loud, but also had the ability to "talk" to you.

I miss her. Our home just seems a little empty right now. I know the pain will subside and we will be able to share stories of her without the tears. The busyness of life will take us to a new "normal" without her. When I think back to our time together, I never expected to love her so deeply. She was my buddy. Always here. I know the saying is "A dog is a man's best friend", but for all the time we had together, for the joy she brought to my days, I have been one lucky girl.

(You can read Keith's tribute to Lucky Girl by clicking here.)