Sadie, 199?-2008

Sadie Presh; the biggest lap-dog I ever knew.

Closing this chapter of our marriage and family is awkward and scary; like a boat crew missing a few key deck hands. I gave you are hard time in your latter years, but you and I both knew that I was proud to say you were mine. As Billy watched you fall into your last deep sleep, I came as close as a girl could to watching another person's life flash before their eyes. The tears of reflection spotted his cheeks, but I sensed the last 10 were the best he has ever known. You were a big part of those years and we are grateful for them.

Lily hopes you are able to walk better in dog-heaven, and wonders if you still have as much slobber. Finn appreciates not having to worry about losing his snacks to your appetite. I can't bring myself to remove your final "leavings (land-mines)" in the back yard. Billy misses shutting the house down for the night and saying "good-night, Sadie."