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Nothing But Love in Her Heart

Sep 07

Rough day yesterday–It’s been a year without our girl.  Hard to believe—it’s been so slow and so painful, yet it flew right by.  And like most of our anniversaries, I dreaded the day.  Like everyone who loses their love, I miss Fallon horribly.  I will forever.

A long time ago I had a dream where she came to me.  I could feel her soft coat and her warmth, it was so real.  We cuddled and spooned and hugged all night, just like the good old days.  I keep waiting for that to happen again, but it hasn’t yet.

Danica has been a comfort.  She is intuitive about my feelings and seems to know when I need a cuddle.  Her timing is impeccable, she knows exactly when I need company, a kiss, a smile.  She looks me straight in the eyes, just like Fallon, and I feel her in my soul.  I have no doubt she somehow has a bit of Fallon’s spirit in her.  And Maggie’s still Maggie—wonderful, loving, affectionate.   Always my girl and support.  And she also seems more Fallon-esque as time goes by.  She had an amazing role model.

These girls are really in love.

We’re going to Dewey Beach next week.  It’s always been a favorite place of ours, especially Fallon.  We’re taking some of her ashes to put on the beach.  It’s definitely one of her two best loved places, our yard being the other.  Maggie and Danica also love the beach, just like Fallon.  They’ll run and play just like she would back in the day.

We just got a new car that Fallon would love—low to the ground so she could come and go easily, and lots of room in the back for a long car ride.  Not as much room for greyhound magnets on this one.  It will be good as our girls get older.

We were on our way to Myrtle Beach last year when Fallon got so sick.  It was the first time in the almost year we dealt with her illness that I felt really confident—like we had this.  Obviously, we did not.  We did not make it this year either despite planning to go because of Hurricane Dorian.  I was good with it, though.  We reworked our plans and went to Niagara Falls instead—another place we love to go, and have been so much that planning is done without much thought.

We took tons of pictures that are just like this, but different beautiful backgrounds.

They are good sports

Some things have changed.  I stopped cooking them breakfast a while ago—I am lazy.  They’re back on good quality kibble.   But I keep up with making healthy treats.

I’ll always second guess the things we did for Fallon, decisions we made, approaches we took.  I frequently think about how we would handle it if another one of our girls had osteosarcoma.  I don’t think I’ll know until it happens.  If nothing else, I have a clue now, whereas we had none before.  Tripawds helped us figure out our path, and I’ll always be grateful.  It’s hard to visit, but we do check in now and then.  I do read blogs that catch my eye and scan the forums on occasion.  I wish I could be more support to others in our shoes.  Maybe someday.

2 comments so far

  1. jerry
    6:29 pm - 9-7-2019

    OK first, you are not lazy and you ARE supportive Dawn, please don’t forget that. Everyone here gets it when it’s too emotional to come back to Tripawds, and we feel your love even when you aren’t posting. And Fallon’s legacy will always live on. People see her blog, and even if they don’t comment, they are being helped by it. Guaranteed.

    I can’t believe it’s been a year. I remember exactly where we were when we heard the news. Back on Jerry’s old turf in Montana, looking out at the beautiful mountains, knowing your girl was soaring though the heavens. I get choked up just thinking about it. I’m really sorry, even a year later I know how much it hurts.

    Oddly enough yesterday I went past a Greyhound on the most beautiful hiking path I’ve been on in a long time. That sweet, grey muzzle doggie made the most intense eye contact with me. S/he was so beautiful, gentle, and all that I love about Greyhounds. Perhaps it was Fallon working her magic, letting everyone know she is eternally happy at the Bridge.

    I’m so glad you had that dream. Your girl sent you a sign, and perhaps some day she will again. Until that happens, keep living life the way she would want you to, there is no greater way to honor her life.

    Much love and many hugs coming your way, now and always.

  2. dobemom
    10:57 pm - 9-7-2019

    The anniversary’s are hard, no doubt. The new souls bring joy to our lives, but they aren’t the same. Its been 5 years since Nitro was diagnosed, and I still have doubts and second-guessing. And I still miss him with every fiber of my being. I too wonder how I would handle another diagnosis of osteo, which is one of the many reasons I will probably never have another Dobe. Fallon’s banner always makes me smile.

    Paula and Warrior Angel Nitro

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