Dixie Marie, she came to me just a ball of fur, full of life, small enough almost to hold in one hand. Right away I knew that she was special. We bonded immediately, a bond that has lasted close to fourteen years. I lost her May 3rd, 2014, probably the saddest day I can remember in a long time.
My home has a void, like the air has been sucked right out of it. The whole family loved her, but she was mine and I miss her tremendously! She may be gone, but her presence is still felt. She slept on the floor by my side of the bed, and I was accustom to stepping over her when I got up in the mornings. She’s not there to greet me when I come home anymore, or to place her chin on my knee when I’m eating, and waiting for a handout. I won’t hear her footsteps on the floor anymore, or her special bark, but I know she’s not suffering. She gave everything a dog has to give, and gave it well.
She’s buried on the hill overlooking the lake, a spot I know she would have loved. I hope she’s running in greed fields, or lying in the sun soaking up some rays, she deserves the best, she earned it. Dixie lived a long life, she was a great gift. Thank you Lord for the time we had together.
Rest in peace my Dixie Darlin!