My dearest, sweetest Debbie,
My birthday wish this year is for you to have found somewhere warm and serene, with the sun on your fur the way you loved it. I hope there are lots of dandelions for you to eat, and I hope you’re not in pain anymore.
Our time together was rather short – we only had you for two and a half years. But now I know that time isn’t what made our life together full – love did. You came to us as a gentle, wise, and quiet soul, and I believe you had already lived more life than we realized. You chose to spend the rest of your life with us for the safety, comfort, and unconditional love that your dad and I gave you.
I’m so happy I decided to bring you home that day in July. Seeing you go months without a single interest in adoption broke me into a million pieces. I knew we needed to welcome you into our little family, and I knew that Freddie was going to love you too. And love you, he did. You offered Freddie a calm that I couldn’t, and in turn he offered you protection and companionship so you were never alone anymore. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is.
Thank you for teaching me that presence doesn’t have to be loud or exuberant to be meaningful. Thank you for the soft moments, for your gentle bunny kisses. Thank you for the cherished memories of taking you for walks and gardening with you that I will hold forever. Thank you for trusting us to care for your gentle soul.
I miss you so, so, so much sweet girl. It’s hard to look at your favorite box being empty. It’s terrible torture to not see your pretty face every morning when I wake up. This pain is unbearable at times, but I still wouldn’t trade it for never knowing you at all.
My babygirl, I will carry you in my heart for the rest of my life. I know you’ll be waiting for Freddie and your dad and I to reunite with you one day again. I already can’t wait to see you. In the meantime, run and binky freely with all the other bunnies who are waiting for their people. When it’s our time, promise you’ll meet us at the bridge?
I love you so much. Rest easy, my precious.
by love_pendant