Good-by My Best Friend

 Getting out of bed this morning without Molly was not easy.   I found myself looking at the clock and remembering the day before what we were doing before we headed to the vet's office.  

This is our first picture together.   We had just left the breeders house and on our way home~

When I left Molly's dad and we moved to our apartment, it was the first time that I had ever been on my own but it was okay because I had Molly by my side.  

This was the lockscreen photo on my computer from seven years ago and it's still there today~

We were in Hamden for a year before I started looking for a small house or apartment in Molly's old stomping grounds so we could walk the routes that she grew up with.   Landlord Bob's house became available and we both took a ride to see the house and for Bob to meet Molly and the rest is history.  We were here together for six years and we loved every minute of being together.  

Many of you probably don't know but Molly and Mitch both passed on the very same day - April 17th.   Mitch passed in 2016 and Molly in 2024.    They were best friends as long as food wasn't involved.  

Whatever will I do when I need my tasteTester?

Who will sit in front of me and beg for the last spoonful or forkful of my meals?

Who will let me know when a stink bug needs disposing of or there's a fly in the house or a ladybug crawling in the window?

I am happy you will never be frightened by thunder storms or fireworks ever again but I will miss you wanting to climb into my lap for kisses and hugs.  

I want to thank Ann for the beautiful artwork tribute and for our many many blog headers throughout the years.   You are an absolute brilliant artist, Miss Ann!

I wanted to share one more photo of my sassy Molly~

"Remember me with tears and laughter.   Remember me though it hurts to do so because the pain you have is equal to the love we shared. 

There is no good-by if you carry me in your heart.

Remember all the joy we shared because there was so much of it for both of us. 

~~Herbie Longfellow Alderdice~~

Good-by my precious and best friend♥

Until we meet again~~

Your mom, who misses you more than life itself♥