The Hardest Goodbye

Yesterday we had to say the hardest of goodbyes to our beautiful Rosie πŸ’” Our most loyal and best friend for almost 14 years, she will always have a special place in our hearts and memories. Run free Rosie, we will miss you so much ❀️❀️❀️

There’s something missing in our home,
I feel it day and night,
I know it will take time and strength
Before things feel quite right.

But just for now, I need to mourn,
My heart — it needs to mend.
Though some may say it’s ‘just a dog’
I know I’ve lost a friend.

You brought such laughter to our home,
and richness to my days…
A constant friend through joy or loss,
With gentle loving ways.

Companion, pal, and confidante,
so playful, loving and true
My heart will always wear
the pawprints left by you…

🐾

March 2011 First Night
August 2012 First Haircut
November 2012 Summit of Croaghan Hill
Xmas 2013 with Owen
March 2014 a familiar sight
January 2019 way overdue a haircut
May 2020 Enjoying the sun
January 2021 a snow day
November 2021 last summit on Alnapaste
October 2023 last walk in the woods

12 thoughts on “The Hardest Goodbye

  1. unironedman's avatarunironedman

    So sorry, Niall. I’m guessing the pain is made even worse because she would have grown up alongside your young family. Tough times for you all. I’m sitting on the couch typing this with Bonnie at my hip, and on the other couch, Odi is sleeping (and farting). I can’t imagine losing either of them, but we know in our hearts that this is the deal we make. Take care.

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    1. niall's avatarniall Post author

      100% true. The boys were just 3 and 5 when she came to us. Conor can’t ever remember her not being here πŸ˜” Give your two an extra hug from me ❀️

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  2. tempocyclist.com's avatartempocyclist.com

    My condolences. I can only imagine the pain. The toughest of goodbyes for sure. I know I’ll be an absolute mess when the time comes to say goodbye to Zane. He’s getting older and I do think about it sometimes. πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”

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  4. EJ Blogs's avatarEJ Blogs

    Aww I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish they had longer lives, but it looks like she was living her best life in those photos ❀️

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