Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Sadness

Eli has become my best friend and my tiny little hero.
It is breaking my heart that he will be leaving me. I know he will be happy and loved, but I have literally spent the last 10 months with Eli right by my side. He gave me a measure of confidence to be alright with being out in public with my disability. He has been comforting when I am suffering through bad days and he has alerted others when I have needed someone else's assistance.
Things just have not worked out with our family's living situation. While we have an enjoyable place to live, I can not say that it is dog friendly. We have a nice property, but our doors are in close proximity to the road and letting the dogs outside is nerve racking. I would not be able to live with myself should something happen to either Eli or Mei-li.
I do not know how Eli will handle "retirement." I want to feel like he will slip right into being a pet with his new family very easily. I certainly hope this will be the case. It helps to ease my heartache slightly to know he is going to be loved and well taken care of. I am just going to miss him so much and I do not know what I am going to do without him. Never leave the house again? Probably. I may even give up driving. One of those harsh realities that comes with having an unpredictable disease and now, no tiny little hero.

3 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry for you in your distress. It's hard enough to lose a beloved pet, but how much more when you've had such hopes and dreams for your future with him. I'll keep you in prayer my dear. Love lin

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  2. Thanks Lin. (((hugs)))
    I can't do it, though. Eli's staying right where he belongs.
    I wish I could craft the way you do, Lin. Your work is so beautiful. I don't know why I am unable to comment on your blog. Google always gives me a hard time. I keep trying, though. ♥

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  3. Lots of people seem to have problems commenting on blogs. Never mind. I'm not able to craft very much at the moment. I can sometimes do a little in the morning. No where near as well since my dad died back last summer. Stress and distress takes so much out of us doesn't it. Hugs lin

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