L ibby, my beautiful sweet golden angel, came into my life not quite a year ago, thanks to Norcal GRR. When I saw her it was love at first sight. We bonded in no time at all, and she quickly became the love of my life. I was going through a transitional period in my life, having moved to a new town, leaving friends and boyfriend
behind. I was lonely and depressed, and Libby's sweet loving presence in my life helped me
to get through those first few difficult months. Libby was all  about love (and snacks). She was content to put her head in my lap and absorb all
the love and attention I was willing to give. She was always, gentle, affectionate,
cooperative and eager to please. She loved her "bye-bye's", her cookies, and her
bones. I work at home, and Libby was my constant companion. She followed me from room to
room, and went just about everywhere with me. When I had to travel overnight, Libby would
stay with Grandma and Grandpa, who loved her as I did. We had begun visiting at a
convalescent hospital, and Libby quickly won the hearts of the folks there too. Everyone
who knew Libby came to realize what a special girl she was. One didn't have to spend much
time with her to see that she was the gentlest of spirits, who simply wanted to love
everyone. Libby was a true delight, and a blessing in my life.
 About six
weeks ago she was diagnosed with splenic neoplasia (cancer of the spleen). By the time it
was diagnosed, it had already spread to her lymph nodes. A couple of weeks ago I suspected
that the tumor had spread to her chest cavity (a fact which was verified by xray); she had
begun to have difficulty breathing, and consequently couldn't sleep. So on April 13, I
lovingly let her go the Rainbow Bridge. She died with dignity, in my arms, surrounded by
love and affection. Saying goodbye to my angel was devastating; her passing has left a
huge void in my life, and in my heart.
Someone recently told me that God expresses his unconditional love for us by giving us these wonderful creatures. I absolutely believe this; Libby was truly a gift from God. I was so blessed to be her mom for the last 10 months of her life. She came to me at a time when we needed each other - and she gave far more than she received. And her legacy of love continues: today I adopted a sweet golden boy named Joshua. I'm telling him all about his sister Libby, who would have wanted him to have the kind of love and security that she had. And after he's settled into his new home, we'll go visit the folks at the convalescent hospital, and let Libby's legacy of love continue. |
