A Son For Us: See you at the Rainbow Bridge Idgie

For those of you familiar with this poem know that it talks about a pet dying. So it is with great sadness that I dedicate this post to my dear sweet dog Idgie who died quickly and unexpectedly of a brain tumor. Even though I'm writing this a month late and back dating it, I still cry when I think of her and still can't believe she is gone. Idgie was such a sweet caring dog and took many a beatings from Yu-Lin and still loved him. She more than my other dog had such patience and love for him. Truly a blessed soul.

Her passing came unexpectedly and at a time when I had heard devasting news about someone very close to me having cancer, starting back to work, and leaving Yu Liang at daycare for the first time. I was not sure if I would ever make it out of the depression I was in dealing with so many things at once. And yes people may say she was only a dog, but to us she was our child. She and her sister Ruthie were our first babies who filled a huge void in our lives when we wanted children, but God was not ready for us to have children. They made us smile during some of our deepest struggles and to see her life end in my very arms is something I can not explain or get past. I love her dearly and miss her so very much.

So to Idgie (or TT like Yu-Lin would call her), I thank you for sharing your life with us and bringing us so much happiness and joy. I miss you and miss snuggling with you every night, but I look forward to the day when I meet you at the Rainbow Bridge. Love Mommie

With her favorite toy