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Sophie's Last Gift
Sep 18, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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I have been grieving so for my little Sophie for more than 2 weeks. Altho I am thankful that my depression is better enough for me to feel the pain, it wasn't getting any better.

Then, I got the idea to try to get Sophie's mommie-doggie back. She used to be my dog, then my landlord told me I had to get rid of 2 dogs, because I had 3 and was only allowed to have 1. So, I chose to keep Sophie. She was a tiny puppy then, and the people who gave me mommie-doggie (Chelsey) said they would take her back. So, Chelsey was with them for 2 years, and I had Sophie for almost 2 years--22 mos.

I was up all night again Sunday, thinking and praying about Chelsey, and trying to decide what to do to feel better, and not being able to sleep without Sophie. Right before dawn, after weighing all my choices, pros and cons, I decided to see if I could get Chelsey back.

Then, I slept peacefully--for only 2 hours--then I got up and got busy. Monday's are my busy days.

And, when I got home, I called them and asked them if I could get Chelsey back, and they said yes, it would be good for her, because she is getting picked on by the other dogs.

This is the thing: The main reason I got Chelsey back was out of a sense of responsibility to her and to Sophie. She would want me to take care of her mother, and she would want her mother to take care of me. But, the Chelsey I knew was a quiet, shy dog who didn't smile or play much, and didn't like to be petted. But I thought--well, if she's grumpy, we'll just be grumpy old women together!

I was sitting on the porch when they brought her, and I stood up and held my arms out to her and called, "Chelsey!" My heart was filled with joy and love for her! And she snapped that head up and took off running so fast--she fairly flew to my arms and started jumping on me, kissing me, whimpering, licking my face, and grinning from ear to floppy ear! This was not the dog I remembered! My granddaughters and I decided to call her Cookie--a new name for a new beginning. And she is so glad to be here--can't get enough love and attention, and giving it all back.

So, this is Sophie's last lesson, and her last gift to me. Love goes on, and it is good to give it every chance you get. And, sometimes, when God wills it, you get love back in return. God put Sophie's mama on my heart, and I knew getting her back was the right thing because it would be taking care of her mother. But, I learned that getting Chelsey would bring joy back into my life, and give me a loving companion for years to come. That is Sophie's last blessing--the gift of love.

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