A Week Ago Today

It was a week ago today that I brought Stinky Wink home from the hospital. Tomorrow (2/16/12) will be the last of the "it was a week ago" phrases, and that is probably good. My son, Chris, made a grave-stone for Wink, which he gave us last night when we had dinner at their house. It's beautiful and so thoughtful of him. His daughters also helped with it. When spring comes, we'll set it over his grave. I haven't cried yet today, but there is a continual heaviness in my heart. The house never really seemed big before, but it does now. I go from room to room, doing various chores, and expect to see Wink following me. He never let me out of his sight for long. He didn't like to tackle the basement steps much, so he would lie at the top of the stairs while I worked there. As I would go back and forth from the family room to the storage area, I would look up, and there he'd be, waiting patiently for me to come back up. I'd always sit on the third step from the top and we'd have some together time. This morning I noticed that Bruno, Liesel, and Sophie (the miniature Schnauzers next door) were standing in their back yard looking toward our fence--no doubt wondering why they weren't being barked at (one of Stinky-Wink's favorite past-times). I love you, Winker, my forever friend!

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Comment by Kim on February 16, 2012 at 8:54am: Randy, I hope each day the pain eases just a little for you. I love your stories and love Stinky Wink for the wonderful loving corgi he was to you and your family. He can no longer be physically touched by you, but what a great comfort that you will ALWAYS be touched by him. You will meet again and continue the love. God Bless.

Comment by Carolyn and Gracie on February 16, 2012 at 12:47am: I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a friend is very difficult.

Comment by Vicki, Grace and Gizmo on February 16, 2012 at 12:10am: I'm so sorry for your lose. I understand. Puts a terrible hole for a time. He sounded like a good buddy.

Comment by Donna and Lilly on February 15, 2012 at 7:18pm: Lilly and I are so very sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful furbaby!

Comment by Teresa Gilpin on February 15, 2012 at 5:20pm: I am so sorry for the loss of Wink. It sounds like he was very much loved!

Comment by Bev Levy on February 15, 2012 at 5:09pm: It is good Randy that you are sharing your feelings. Remember Stinky Wink with love.

Comment by Alison Prasavath on February 15, 2012 at 3:35pm: What a wonderful tribute your son has given you. It will be nice when you can place it on Stinky-Wink's grave. So very sorry for your loss.

Comment by rae on February 15, 2012 at 1:47pm: Very sorry for your loss :(

Comment by Ellen Andersen on February 15, 2012 at 12:59pm: Randy, I'm so very sorry.

Comment by Joanna, Rainy and Calvin on February 15, 2012 at 12:16pm: I am very sorry to read about your little friend. It's never easy saying goodbye. You shared happiness, and that's the most important part. Much love to you...