Missing Her

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Not long after Athena was put to sleep a condolence card from the vet's office arrived. It was signed by the office staff and had a personal not from the doctor who performed the euthanasia. It said, "Dale and Joe, We are so sorry for your loss of Athena.. I'm sure you know how much she was loved around here and it was clear how very loved she was at home. I am honored to have gotten to know her. You will be in our thoughts - please reach out if you need anything." The pre-printed message in the card was, "May the thoughts and memories in your heart be bright and bring you comfort." They are and they have. I've found myself looking at pictures of her quite a bit. 

Also, with the card came the above insert. I hear sounds now and then in the house and for a brief moment I think it's her. I miss her so very much. I became quite ill this past Saturday and spent the weekend recovering. I went in for a Covid test on Sunday, took Monday and today off. Spending time alone in the house makes her absence more pronounced. I had a dream about her the other morning. In it Athena was walking. My view of her was from above. She was alone and didn't have a leash on. She seemed unaware of me and just kept walking. Then, I woke up.