A tribute for Sufjan, by Nina McCullough.
05-17-2010 to 09-17-2023
Sufjan came into my life when I was young and stupid, at 21 years old. Just a wild little puppy, and me a wild early 20 something, he and I grew together. We moved across the country together, traveling all over, trying to find our place. He got Canine Good Citizen certified and became a therapy dog. He loved children, other animals and all people. He just had so much love to give. He was my guardian and protector and I was his. Until I met my husband, Sufjan was all I had, then we became a family of 3 when Suf was 7 years old. We decided a year later that we would get another dog so he would have a friend. Socks came into the picture and the two of them loved to play and be together. We moved again and made our home in Oregon. It was just the four of us, our little family. We got married and both of them were in our wedding last year. Then earliest this year, I found out I was pregnant and at the same time we found out Sufjan had cancer. We fought it with a gofund me, and were able to get him the help he needed, and he was doing great for 3 months after, then this month (Sept) he started declining quickly. We continued to try everything but he told us it was time. He passed away in my arms on the day of our baby shower. He was the best boy, the most loyal, the gentlest soul. I’ve lost my soulmate. I miss him so much, he was part of my entire adult life and now as I move on to become a mother I can’t help but think he planned it this way. I know he will always be with me. Rest well my sweet baby bear, floofiyan, sufy, suf a loof, happy eeyore, bubba, lovebug, sweetheart. I love you so much and I will see you in my dreams.
