Just a few weeks ago, Lauren said that Evie was living her best life. She could go down the patio stairs and get near the water and see all the birds and turtles.
Evie, our beloved Lab, only 7, was put to sleep on Dec. 1. She had liver cancer, just like that. Just wasn’t eating yesterday or Thanksgiving evening. This was a dog that licked the dishes as I put them in the washer. She was very lethargic. They said it was in the worst operable spot and had no guarantee she would make it if taken to Baton Rouge or Dallas. Nothing could be done here.
She was affectionately known as E, Evie Lou, E Dog, Beaut E, Prett E, Health E, Lovel E, Little E, Ever with a long E, Easter. Girl Whirl. My protector. She never failed to wait at the door for me. Never. Far and away my best friend. I deserted several “friends” recently, but she remained. She was jealous if anyone else got attention.
She loved the water sprinkler and going for walks. She snuggled at my feet and was always under me in the kitchen. She watched church with me and loved going to the War Room. I prayed and prayed for good medical news when I left you for tests. I now wish I had knelt or played Christian music with you. You were so tough the last few days, and so tender hearted. She always came when I said let’s go puzzle or sit on your towel. She knew minutes on a clock when it was time to eat and we did a countdown. You made bubble sounds when you had a dream. You knew the words Get In Your House. She would fetch her ball but not put it in my hand. I guess she wanted the attention on her. She liked Lala’s plush giraffe and pull toys. Lela liked to "circle" more than she did.
You were the best big sister to Lela, who shadowed you. We were a train. Peep Peep and E! You behind me and her behind you. You even followed me into the bathroom. I loved every millimeter of you, from the tip of your tail to your whiskers. From your toenails to your ears.
I had so much more for our bucket list. I am tremendously sad and this so-called strong, unemotional grief "expert" is not working for me. Should I have given you more priority in looking back? Sure, I could have been more present. I'm sorry I wasn't home 24/7, but I love to work, too.
Love, your mommy, who is now trying to be the person you think I was
She’s got some cute baby pictures and some with David, of course, but I just can’t right now. We drove to Kansas to get her and she tooted the worst smell on the way back, that little puppy. I won't be going to some places the next few days. No need to call me. This is why.
