I am a sobbing mess today!! Today is Ginger's birthday.
Her first in Heaven. Would have been her 17th here..
If only.....

MY GIFT

A miracle, a tiny blessing,
At my feet I saw you resting,
As the other pups took off to run and play.
I didn't know that day you'd be mine,
But it was meant to be from that time.
Because you picked me that cold December day.

Watched you grow and play and run free.
Full of love so unconditionally.
A cherished gift from Heaven God did send.
You filled my days with love and laughter.
As I cherished every chapter.
I couldn't turn the page to read how it would end.

But I could see the tired in your eyes,
Should not have come as a surprise,
But it broke my heart to know the time was near.
I tried denying what I was seeing,
With every fiber of my being.
But the truth ran down my face in tears.

You were my everything, my lifeline
I begged and prayed to have some more time.
But I guess it was a selfish thing to ask.
I'm thankful for each day that we shared.
I pray you know how much that I cared.
With every breath I'll wish you had a longer dash.
Ginger
Sept. 1, 2004 - March 7, 2021