Love at first sight

It was love at first sight that day I saw you at PetSmart. There were so many puppies in that little closure. But you were the one that caught my eye, or should I say, I caught your eye. Lindsay caught your eye too. You kissed our hands and faces until we knew it was true, forever love.

We brought you home that day, shocking your "Bubba" when he saw you. It was love at first sight. The two of you were inseparable. The two of you played together hour after hour. You were always teasing us, making us laugh, and by our side when we needed you. Your unconditional love was always exactly what we needed through the hard times, tears, and through the best of times. Waiting at the top of the steps to give us a kiss when we walked in from a long hard day, you were the first one we saw, and it was love at first sight.

Our family was in constant transition. We said hello, and goodbye to friends and family time and time again. Lindsay and Daniel moved in and out. Friends stayed with us, then moved out. We lost other family members.You were the one constant love in our lives, never leaving us, never rejecting us, and never failing us. It was constant, consistent love you showed us day after day. You never left my side, and loved all of us more every single day.

Today as you laid on the blanket, you kissed our hands and faces as you became drowsy and then fell asleep. As I slipped out of the door and looked back, it was love at last sight.

You were one of a kind. We had a rare bond that I will hold in my heart forever. And someday, I pray, you will be in heaven. As soon as I see you again, it will be love at first sight.

I miss you more than I ever dreamed I would. I will always love you, Gordon. "Stinky" "Stinky man" "Grover" "Gordoms" "Widdles". You would answer to anything. haha So blessed to have you for 13 wonderful years. God knew exactly the dog we would need by our side as we walked our journey. Today you needed to go and rest in peace. No more suffering and no more pain. You're forever in my heart.

Love you so, but you knew that everyday of your life. Of all the people in the world, God gave you to us! We were blessed for 13 years by your love. I miss you terribly. That will eventually fade, but my love for you will never go away.

Always and forever, dear Gordon,
Thank you for all your love.