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Memories of JD

JD...you captivated my heart from the moment I saw you. An entire litter of purebred puppies were taken to the shelter but all I saw was this adorable white fluff ball that could fit in the palm of my hand. You were a gift to keep me company while in law school. If Mark was telling the story, he would say that I "hip checked" a 80 year old woman out of my way to claim you as mine. But I think politely cut in front of is more accurate...but who am I kidding... You are my baby... No matter how hard losing you has been...I wouldn't trade the world for the time we have had together. You were with me through law school, marriage, divorce, dating (wish I had listened to you on a few of those choices), 9 years with Chuck, leaving Chuck, losing your sisters Cali & Co, visiting Grandma at the hospital, and every other major emotional crisis in my life. So it seems off to call you my baby...because I learned so much from you about life and unconditional love. For 16 1/2 years, you showed me unconditional love. I truly believe it was our bond that kept you with me for so long. You just never gave up...you survived cancer, heart disease, arthritis, seizures...even the never ending cuddles which you hated...but eventually your body just wore out. But I'm not the only one missing you...Chuck misses you dearly. You were 5 when I started dating Chuck. It was no secret...dating me also meant loving you. It was a package deal. You kept us from breaking up once but ultimately it was because of you a friendship survived and has become the best part of the relationship. You loved him and he loves you. But I will let him tell his own stories. I miss you all the time...the house is so empty. Not to mention the King size bed you managed to take up half of. Knowing that we will be together again...keeps me going. My life was blessed because of you...any peace I have is knowing there was nothing more I could do to keep you with me physically. The paw prints on my heart will never fade. Keep playing...have a little "pay back" with your sisters and give them a good chase...don't forget to send me love every now and then. The days continue to go by and I keep waiting for this to somehow get easier. I keep a candle in your window which turns on each night at the same time. Needless to say...the only comfort I find is surrounding myself with pictures and memories of you. I mentioned all of the things you shared with me but failed to mention all of the happy times. I walked through Walmart are saw a been of big play balls...couldn't help but think of you running and playing. We shared so many special moments and you touched the heart of many. Sending you my love... You may be gone...but I feel your love daily. I believe you (maybe with the help of your sisters) sent me a wonderful gift. Not long after my last post...my path crossed 3 homeless kittens. I was having so much trouble being in the house without you...and struggled with going home each night. There was something about these 3...I struggled with the decision for a week. After being asked...if I really thought I could live without a furbaby in my life and the unconditional love that comes with it...well I decided it was meant to be. Of course...I couldn't just take one, or leave one behind...so all 3 of them came home. Many people think I have lost my mind or that these kittens won the lottery. They will never replace the love I have for you...but knowing you sent them to comfort me ... gives me tremendous comfort. Miss you so much.... (9/1/11) Happy Birthday ... sweetie. Mommy loves and misses you. Its hard to believe you would have been 17 years old today. Your body may have been that of an old man...but your spirit was never even close. I wish I could find a way to send you some taco gringo....it wasn't good for either of us...but you would lick right through the styrofoam to get the very last bit. Then of course it would be a "greenie" night at bed...which the bag is still right on the headboard. I try to stay strong...remember all the good times...and I know you would want me to celebrate your life not your passing. I just miss you so much...I want nothing more than to come home and see you in the window. Sending you all hugs and kisses...thinking of you always. Its hard to believe this year is almost over. It goes without saying how much I still miss you. That will never pass. I had a Christmas stocking made in memory of you, Cali & Co. I want you all to know that all of you still are in my heart and how much I love all of you. I received my new American Eskimo calendar this week. It just doesn't feel right not having it. I still haven't brought myself to go through your toys or even move your bed. It is still right next to mine. Albus, Rowena, Luna & Dobby are keeping me busy. I am not sure what I was thinking adopting 4 kittens at the same time. Maybe I am imagining it because I want to believe it...but Albus sure seems to have some of your personality traits. I keep a candle light every night in your window...amazingly enough it is the one thing the kittens leave completely alone. At least this winter, I know you will be playing in the snow without restraints that old age brought you in the last few years. Lots of love... Mom (12/12/11) I am so sorry it has been so long since I have visited your site. I think of you daily and send you my love nightly. I tell stories to the 4 about you, Cali & Co. Spring has been especially hard watching all of the people out walking their dogs. I am even trying to train Dobby to walk on a leash. He has quickly gained more weight than he should have so I am trying to find ways to get him a little extra exercise. It is definitely going to be an interesting process. I hope you are running and rolling in the grass with the sun shining down. Miss you and love you always... (4/15/12)

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