12:30am
Furry, my good girl. How are things with you? Still running happily all over the place? Come Monday and it’ll been a year since you left us and I miss you… very much. I could find no reason why you had to go, my heart feels pain at the thought of how you had to be alone on that fateful night. They say time will heal but I feel no such healing, every time I walk around the land, to the places where we used to walk together I feel the loneliness all over again. God knows how often tears fill my eyes. I had to endure it so many times to the point that I had left the area around the small pond, mangosteen tree and mango tree area totally overgrown with weeds, thorns and bushes. The spot where you used to sit while I pluck and open the mangosteen fruits for you, where you submerge your head in search of the stones that I threw into the pond. I remembered it all and once again it brings tears… I had questioned many times, doubted, was depressed, protested but nothing can bring those moments back. I guess life isn’t fair, it will never be…
Fur, I have found the strength to clear and clean up the neglected area last week. I just couldn’t leave it neglected for another year. I will do some planting there and keep the place nice so that the good memories can prevail and maybe sadness can take a back seat from time to time.
Ranger has not found any other dog who could be a friend to him since you left. He is still mischievous, bullying everyone. Kimi the fat beagle who bit you when you were a puppy is as active as before, patrolling every other moment hoping to corner some wildlife. Auntie Bassey and old dog Reno is living as though as they are in the 80’s… minimal physical work but still welcomes food. Mac the only French around these parts isn’t much of a lover and still thinks of food all the time, I bet even when he sleeps he is dreaming of food. Cookie and Candy is still as terrifying, I will always remember the look on your face when they were in the paper carton with you. All of us misses you.
Since you left, our home saw the arrival of Daisy, Gordon and Reggie. I bet you will have a whale of a time if you get to meet Gordon though I doubt Daisy will approve as she is a little grumpy at times. Reggie will certainly greet you with his trademark commando walk if he meets you. Even the two love birds that made the nest on the siren box came back this year, last time I counted there were three chicks in the nest. The tortoise that you barked at reappeared few weeks back, this time cornered by Ranger and the two little ones. We have lots of chickens running around now, the water in the pond is clearer now and perfect for the dip on a hot day. You would have love all these…. I just wish you could stay for a little longer…


My Furry
Intelligent
Always attentive
Sensitive
Submissive
Love life
I will always miss you my ‘baby’