Opals_mom

The was a GREAT post. I loved that as I read it I giggled What a personality! You were so lucky. NEVER stop dropping popcorn for her

Bailey, my cat, has ALWAYS been the Queen of the house (as most cat owners know) and wasn't excited to have competition for her throne They did's not get along... Opal was more afraid of the cat because if she looked at her or anything the cat didn't like - the cat would hit her (she doesn't have front claws so it was just a little swat from a cotton puff). As time went on the cat got more and more used to Opie. That picture was actually becasue I had the idea to sprinkle cat-nip around Opal and see what they would both do. I took a little movie of it too! It's funny to watch because for like 4 minutes Opal didn't move a muscle She looks like a stuffed animal. After a bit I put some cat-nip ON Opal. Bailey just rubbed all over her Now that Opie is gone, Bailey sleeps where her bed used to be. I know she loved her sis and misses her (no matter what she tries to say)

It was so hard to get out of bed this morning. I took something to help me sleep last night because I didn't think I could stop crying long enough to sleep. There was no sweet face to wake up to. No gimpy puppy to let out to go potty. No ears to pet as I brushed my teeth. I did pretty well at work. Thank god there was a lot to do. I started to crack a few times. My desk is pretty much in the main hallway so everyone knows how I feel about my girls. I have one picture of my husband and I and about ten of the girls. I went shopping with a friend after work because I didn't want to come home to an empty house. I managed to make it most of the way home before I lost it. I SWEAR I heard her whine as I came in the door. How gut wrenching All I feel is terrible guilt! I wish I would have spent more time with her. I wish I would have taken more pictues. I wish I had kissed her a million more times On my way to the mall I smelled her in the wind. I have so much guilt because I think I could have been a better mom. How long does this last Opie - I love you sweet girl!

It was so hard to get out of bed this morning. I took something to help me sleep last night because I didn't think I could stop crying long enough to sleep. There was no sweet face to wake up to. No gimpy puppy to let out to go potty. No ears to pet as I brushed my teeth. I did pretty well at work. Thank god there was a lot to do. I started to crack a few times. My desk is pretty much in the main hallway so everyone knows how I feel about my girls. I have one picture of my husband and I and about ten of the girls. I went shopping with a friend after work because I didn't want to come home to an empty house. I managed to make it most of the way home before I lost it. I SWEAR I heard her whine as I came in the door. How gut wrenching All I feel is terrible guilt! I wish I would have spent more time with her. I wish I would have taken more pictues. I wish I had kissed her a million more times On my way to the mall I smelled her in the wind. I have so much guilt because I think I could have been a better mom. Here is another of my favs. (keep in mind she was sick at the time - that's why she is so skinny) Opie - I love you sweet girl!

It was so hard to get out of bed this morning. I took something to help me sleep last night because I didn't think I could stop crying long enough to sleep. There was no sweet face to wake up to. No gimpy puppy to let out to go potty. No ears to pet as I brushed my teeth. I did pretty well at work. Thank god there was a lot to do. I started to crack a few times. My desk is pretty much in the main hallway so everyone knows how I feel about my girls. I have one picture of my husband and I and about ten of the girls. I went shopping with a friend after work because I didn't want to come home to an empty house. I managed to make it most of the way home before I lost it. I SWEAR I heard her whine as I came in the door. How gut wrenching All I feel is terrible guilt! I wish I would have spent more time with her. I wish I would have taken more pictues. I wish I had kissed her a million more times On my way to the mall I smelled her in the wind. I have so much guilt because I think I could have been a better mom. Here is another of my favs. (keep in mind she was sick at the time - that's why she is so skinny) Opie - I love you sweet girl!

I started taking pictures like crazy when I first found out she was sick. This is one of my favorites

Thank you ALL for your words and prayers on my post in Health and Medical (I am a blubbering mess) at three this morning. At 11:10 this morning, Opal went to the bridge I have her collar with all her tags hanging from my rear-view mirror. She did more than she'll ever know for me - and I hope I was able to pay her back for that by getting rid of her pain. After she was gone I had the need to put her in a position that she would have layed in at home. I kissed her goofy ears a million more times and smelled her feet for the last time. The smell of her feet is THE GREATEST smell ever - grass and dirt. I wish I could have bottled that up Before we went to the doctor I made a print of her nose and one of her feet. I am going to get them tattooed on me somewhere. I have a bunch of flowers on my arm and I think I might put her nose amongst them. I had a hard time back at home with pieces of her everywhere, but her not there. I am trying my best to remember her good times... like last night. After I cried - A LOT - I got back in bed and made her cuddle with me. I think her and the cat have been hanging out too much because after a bit she got up and turned around so I had to snug with her butt then I told her if she farted I'd kick her butt... so what does she do - fart What a turd! Everytime we would have our talks (about anything) her nose would start to get runnier - I am going to miss her boogers - all over my arms and my legs - That is the reason I always called her Booger Opal - when you left a piece of my heart left, too. I love you and your bratty sister has been sleeping where you bed was. She misses you too - no matter what she says I will see you again! I know you are chasing squirrels and snapping at flies where you are. Keep an eye on me because the rest of my life will never be the same. I love you!! Love Mom

I love that I can still giggle through my tears when I read some of these I can just see Ralphie Catz... napping, or course watching all the other play. I'm so sorry for your loss