2025 Saturday — Dinner with Friends

The past several mornings, I've been out the door moments after 7:00. Walking to the shore and watching the waves has been therapeutic; crying has too. After our goodbye to Mitzi on Monday, the sadness has been enormous.

All I've wanted to do is "hermit" and not see anyone I know. I've wanted to get out of the house because the house feels so empty. I've wanted to drive to somewhere that feels better, but I couldn't figure out where that is. We have gone on afternoon excursions just to be distracted. This has been a crazy awful week of extreme emotion.

We knew that our dog was old and her days were decreasing; how is it we were so unprepared for this loss?

This evening some friends came over to hang-out and look at the view with us and then we all went out for a bite to eat. The evening was light hearted and fun. We even invited another couple we didn't know to sit at our table because we had two extra places, they were here from the Fresno area. The change of pace and meeting new people, Bill & Lisa, was wonderful.

The absence of one little dog has been huge; our house feels so empty. I keep asking God, “What am I suppose to be learning from this?” I’m certain an answer will come. Mr. Fun, myself, and little Chloe pup are moving through this cloud of grief. Thanks for the caring comments.

From California’s Central Coast,
in Cayucos,
Rosie (& Mr. Fun), aka Carol
and Chloe!