My dear Emily peacefully crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on February 5th 2019. She was the light of my life. She was an unexpected delight that lit up my days and nights for 12.5 years. I could write page after page of our time together, but my words can’t even begin to describe what a special girl she was or the wonderful memories we shared.
Em was found by a co-worker abandoned at 5 weeks old near a blue mail collection box on a hot August day. She was my beautiful postal puppy. I say that because Emily came in to my life at the same time I started my Postal Career as a Letter Carrier and my job is what brought her into my life.
She was barely 2 lbs when she was found, the cutest little tri-colored girl I had ever seen. I thought she might grow to be 30lbs give or take but she just kept growing and growing, finally stopping at a big loveable 95lbs. She had the perfect heart shape on her belly, I always told her she was my true sweetheart.
I worked long hours in the beginning and Emily with her always Bossy, independent, and strong ways along with her stubbornness spent her days chewing my house into bits. Literally she chewed a hole all the way through my wall. Of course, she always thought she was 10 feet tall so trying to break her of these bad habits was unending, so every morning I happily got up early to take Emily to her Grandma’s house on the way to work. Grandma was a life saver and until the very end all 95 lbs. of Emily loved her Grandma beyond words. She always looked to Grandma to save her from having to do what her Mom wanted her to do. She had the best manners (thanks to Grandma) and was so well behaved, but her sassiness always enticed her to test the waters before she gave in. It always made me laugh. I was so proud of her independent, silly ways.
Emily was a loving but brave girl, she stood by my side and was my savior through so many heartaches and health hurdles. Without her I never would have made it through. She knew we were a team.
She loved adventure, everything from chasing the neighborhood squirrels to rolling in every possible mud puddle just so Mom had to clean her up. It was always the best to get as muddy and stinky as possible. Of course, she always thought she smelled just wonderful despite how truly awful it was. I can’t tell you how many nights we were on the back porch at midnight getting a bath after visiting Grandma’s house. I sometimes think she did it just so Mom would bathe her.
She was always telling me what to do with those big brown eyes and her bossy barks. She knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to tell me, she was a big talker and was very verbal when she had to go potty, was hungry or just wanted some love. She would sass talk me until I listened. When I spoke, she was always turning her head to listen, I swear she knew exactly what I was saying. She ruled the roost for sure, but I loved that about her and of course I would do anything for my girl. My friends all thought I was a little crazy, but Emily was my kid. I made a commitment to her the day I brought her home and I meant it, where I went, Em went, she always came first.
Emily was special, she had a never-ending spirit, too smart and sassy for her own good. She pranced around the house, always with something in her mouth, slightly smiling like there was no one as special as her, she knew it to be true. I called her my little thief, she was always stealing my shoes, socks, gloves and slippers. I think I have at least a dozen shoes that are missing the mate. Emily knew she was my world. She had a strong bark, but her bite was as gentile and loving as anything could be. There was not a mean bone in her body.
Emily sent her last morning enjoying her favorite things, lots of cuddles and SNOW. Whenever she heard it was snowing the excitement was incredible. She could frolic in the snow all day if you let her. Her last morning was peaceful, even though she could hardly walk anymore she forced herself up to a sit when she heard it was snowing and told me she wanted to go outside. It was so hard for her but, I put her in her sling and outside we went. She was so happy. It melted my heart that she was able to have this last moment of happiness, Good bye my snow girl.
Emily, I can’t tell you how empty my world is without you. I miss you beyond words. You always will be my best friend, my love and my sassy little girl. Your sister Ella misses you so much too. We are so grateful to have had you in our life and know one day we will meet again. Until then my furry love run free and spread your magic. Love you my beautiful girl!
