8 Months. Still no Photos. Missing my Dog.

I am sorry to say that I haven't taken my 8 month photos yet. I guess that means my 8 month photos will be my 8 1/2 month photos. Here's what's happened. Saturday, 10/18/14, I had to put my sweet dog, Lucy, down. Saying goodbye to her was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I couldn't let her suffer any longer, so my husband and I made the decision to let her go. My house, my home, my heart--we feel her absence. Toby, my other dog, is doing okay. He misses his sister. We are adjusting and trying to find our new  "normal." One of the interesting things that happened with Lucy's passing--I lost my appetite AND thirst. I had no desire whatsoever to drink a glass of water, or a cup of tea, or my favorite Kuppa Joy from Kuppa Joy in Old Town Clovis. My heart was so heavy. It hurt! I felt like I couldn't breathe, like a weight was on my chest. Slowly but surely, I am prodding along. I am trying to build back my strength and energy. Toby and I are enjoying brisk 1 mile walks in the cooler weather. Hopefully we will start running again this week. That's all for now.

Peace, Love and Joy,
Rachel

P.S. I am down 76lbs now!
P.S.S. Enjoy this picture of my Lucy.