A year ago tonight I took Imke on her final walk. A Year ago...how can that be? It was just the two of us on a nice slow stroll around the neighborhood. We went at her pace as she enjoyed all of the smells of Fall and I enjoyed being in the moment with her. I remember that walk so vividly, the smell of the air and the colors of the leaves, the kids who stopped us so they could pet her and watching her little old body slowly meander down the sidewalk. I remember when I got home thinking how much I had enjoyed that walk and how much I appreciated getting that time-being forced to slow down and really enjoy just being there, in the moment, with her. At that time I didn't know that would be our final walk together, and I'm glad that I didn't because I probably wouldn't remember it so fondly.
As we have gone through the last couple of weeks, we have had several final firsts...first moments, experiences, events, without her. And it has been hard. It's been hard because she loved this time of year and she loved all of the fun we would have trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, dressing up and waiting for the kids on Halloween, walking in the woods, and all of the new smells a mid-Fall rain brings.
I have tried hard to keep us busy and to take advantage of all that Fall has to offer. We have spent lots of time out enjoying the Fall colors and the North Country Trail.
Maddie and Peaches have been thoroughly enjoying all of our Fall adventures and I'm so glad to be spending quality time with them. They make me smile and I just love how much they embrace each moment of life. We could all learn a lesson from them on how to live joyfully. I'm lucky to get a first row seat to their lives.
We had a great time decorating for Halloween and carving pumpkins. Peaches enjoyed the special treats she got while helping me carve the pumpkin.
Halloween was so much fun! The girls were excited to dress up. They know that those costumes mean something fun is going to happen.
Peaches spent the whole evening watching for and greeting our ghouls and goblins. She loved it and got lots of love and attention from the kids. Maddie spent the night napping. It was a good night.
Halloween was always Imke's favorite Holiday and this was my first Halloween in this house without her. I believe that getting our first snow of the year on Halloween was a sign from Imke letting me know she's okay, and I'll be okay too. She would have absolutely loved a snowy Halloween night!
On Friday night, I spent time with my family celebrating my parents 50th anniversary.
Over the weekend, we even took time to visit some new areas, find some new trails, and eat some ice cream!
While I have enjoyed all of our Fall fun and adventures this year, each experience has been a reminder that Imke is not here, and she never will be again. While I know it will get easier over time, I also know that each Fall I will remember the joy it gave her and smile.
I have only a couple more firsts left...our last night together and the anniversary of her leaving us. I can't believe it's been almost a year. I still miss her so much...I'll always miss her.
As we have gone through the last couple of weeks, we have had several final firsts...first moments, experiences, events, without her. And it has been hard. It's been hard because she loved this time of year and she loved all of the fun we would have trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, dressing up and waiting for the kids on Halloween, walking in the woods, and all of the new smells a mid-Fall rain brings.
I have tried hard to keep us busy and to take advantage of all that Fall has to offer. We have spent lots of time out enjoying the Fall colors and the North Country Trail.
Maddie and Peaches have been thoroughly enjoying all of our Fall adventures and I'm so glad to be spending quality time with them. They make me smile and I just love how much they embrace each moment of life. We could all learn a lesson from them on how to live joyfully. I'm lucky to get a first row seat to their lives.
We had a great time decorating for Halloween and carving pumpkins. Peaches enjoyed the special treats she got while helping me carve the pumpkin.
Halloween was so much fun! The girls were excited to dress up. They know that those costumes mean something fun is going to happen.
Peaches spent the whole evening watching for and greeting our ghouls and goblins. She loved it and got lots of love and attention from the kids. Maddie spent the night napping. It was a good night.
Halloween was always Imke's favorite Holiday and this was my first Halloween in this house without her. I believe that getting our first snow of the year on Halloween was a sign from Imke letting me know she's okay, and I'll be okay too. She would have absolutely loved a snowy Halloween night!
On Friday night, I spent time with my family celebrating my parents 50th anniversary.
Over the weekend, we even took time to visit some new areas, find some new trails, and eat some ice cream!
While I have enjoyed all of our Fall fun and adventures this year, each experience has been a reminder that Imke is not here, and she never will be again. While I know it will get easier over time, I also know that each Fall I will remember the joy it gave her and smile.
I have only a couple more firsts left...our last night together and the anniversary of her leaving us. I can't believe it's been almost a year. I still miss her so much...I'll always miss her.
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