Thank you so much for all your comforting words about Alex. It really did help~ I have felt the love and prayers. We have been a melancholy bunch over here, but have had some laughs too, remembering the crazy quirks that were Alex.
A few things will be different now…
We can eat eggs in peace. Anyone who has been at our house when we eat eggs knows that gentle, sweet Alex became persistent and manipulative when eggs came into the picture.
We can now leave all the doors open if we want~ no, the Kleenex will not get chewed, the candy in the purse will not be found, he will not run out of our bedroom in the middle of the night to chase a sound…
The going to bed routine is reduced…there is no waiting for Alex to quit chasing the bunnies outside or waiting for him to finish eating his bedtime snack…
Indigo sat a plate down on the couch last night and said, “Don’t let Alex get my food…” and then realized mid-sentence that Alex wasn’t here anymore…
My dust ruffle will stay nice. It will not be rubbed to nubbins…
The throws will stay clean longer.
The kitchen will have space where his food was kept.
Crumbs will stay on the floor until I actually sweep them up.
Gum, toothpaste and dental floss will be safe.
Garbage cans can go outside the cabinet now.
I’m sure everything will smell better.
Of course, none of that matters now that I am missing my pup. The loss really has been profound this week. I know not everyone understands. A friend teased me a little yesterday and I realized once again that I might feel things a little more than others, in certain areas…and I must say, I haven’t felt this way about EVERY dog I’ve had. But I know there are people out there who have, like me, experienced that one of a kind devotion with a pet. Those of you who have had that know it’s like losing a part of your family.
Thank you for listening and caring, whether you “get it” or not…I just appreciate you being here, one way or the other.
Now…go hug your dog! 
XO
Losing a pet is really hard. I don’t think people get it unless it has happened to them. Hope you guys have a nice weekend to make up for a not so great week.
Bulldogs have been appearing out of nowhere…in my life…over the last couple weeks. We’re going to look at puppies at the pet store after work…hopefully get it out of my system.
One of the many, MANY reasons why I do NOT want to get a dog is just what you’re describing. They don’t live forever and I fear the devestation of it dying.
But can I resist a puppy? We’ll see…
Yeah, it will get it out of your system to go ahead and buy one!!!
Once you’ve got the itch… ! 
When you get him, I want to cuddle him!!!
Lori ~ you have such a heart so hearing that you feel things others don’t DOESN’T SURPRISE ME! SHE IS PRECIOUS PEOPLE!! JUST PRECIOUS I SAY!! Of course, you miss your sweet boy Alex and of course he was like family because He was your family!! Missing him and mourning him is absolutely as it should be!
Praying those memories will bring you comfort and joy this weekend!
I love you! Big hugs to all of you!
Alex was a special gift from God…….you will treasure his memories always…..and his little special “issues” will make you smile as you remember them. I can’t even say “Febreeze” without remembering………;) Love you. Praying for you and yours.
I get it. I cried at my desk at work every day for weeks when my cat died. And it was only weeks because then I left for maternity leave and could cry at home in private. It’s so sad.