This morning we took Sadie for her next round of puppy vaccines.
A week ago today, we walked through those very same doors for the last time with Maggie.
It still doesn’t feel real. If I’m honest, I don’t want it to be real.
Walking into the clinic today was emotional. Every corner held a memory of those final moments, and my heart wasn’t quite ready to be back.
Then I looked up and saw a whiteboard with the letters VIP written across the top. Underneath it read: Very Important Pets.
There, right in front of us, was Maggie’s name.
My heart broke all over again.
Yet somehow, in that very same moment, I felt comfort too. Seeing her name there alongside so many other beloved furry family members who had crossed the Rainbow Bridge over the past week or so was a reminder that every one of those names represents a life that was deeply loved and will be forever missed.
As we stood there, Sadie was by our side, blissfully unaware of the tears in our eyes. She wagged her tail, looked up at us with those sweet puppy dog eyes, and reminded us that even in the deepest grief, healing quietly begins.
We miss you beyond words, Maggie.
YouAreEnough 