Ruby

God decided to sprinkle extra joy over my heart almost 15 years ago, by creating an adorable ball of fur with big brown eyes and the sweetest soul ever deposited into a puppy. Then He graciously allowed me to welcome her into our home and hearts to love. We named her Ruby.
We laughed, we played, we adventured and we grew older together. She was with me through so many goodbyes. She absorbed my tears when my Mom passed, my Dad passed, my Brother passed, my marriage dissolved, my kids left to begin their adult lives around the world. She remained with me, a constant presence of love and faithfulness looking up with those big brown eyes. I was never alone. She made me smile and filled my heart up with love.
Last week I had to give her the gift of letting her go. My heart had to be as big as hers was. Poor little girl was so tired. We had to carry her in and out to the yard. She was so weak and tired. My mind knew for awhile, what my heart wasn’t ready for. I wondered, if she could talk, would she tell me she was ready to go. As I watched her in the last few days, I realized she was telling me.
As we drove to her divine appointment, I fed her one of the breakfast bars she always loved sharing with me. She got the whole bar. As I held her head, sobbing, she lifted her weak little head up, looked at me and licked a tear from my cheek. Her precious gift to me saying goodbye.
Thank you Ruby for being the best little puppy a girl could ever adventure with. I hope you felt as much love from me as I felt from you. Your adorable little face and sweet soul will keep my memories warm forever. Snuggle with Grandma till I get there. ❤️🐶