Today is my birthday and although i don t much feel like celebrating part 5
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4 months ago
thehaydnporter
Today is my birthday and although I don t much feel like celebrating it is a day for me to reflect on the beautiful connection I ve had with my sweet Betsey for the past 11 years We first found each other when I was entrenched in an incredibly unhealthy relationship - one which undoubtedly would have ended in my demise Betsey had been abandoned on the side of a highway in an industrial area and my mom forwarded me an email asking if I knew of someone who would give her a good home As soon as I saw her photos my heart melted and I snuck off to call my mom to let her know I wanted the dog I knew I couldn t allow my ex anywhere near her as she needed to be surrounded by love After 2 previously unsuccessful attempts Betsey gave me the courage to leave and I never looked back Were it not for her unconditional love and pure heart I wouldn t be here today 2 days ago I had to make the incredibly difficult decision to put her to sleep She d been battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer and it wasn t right to push her any further Since her diagnosis in June I have been by her side almost 24 7 to the point that I now don t know what to do with the solitude My heart has been aching nonstop since we said our goodbyes and I know I have a long road ahead of me But from the bottom of my heart I will be forever grateful for the love that we shared I have no doubt in my mind that Betsey gave me a second chance at life As difficult as it is to be here without her I owe it to her to get through these hard times and to continue to share my love and light when I am ready Goodbye my sweet angel I will never forget you