I woke up this morning to sad news. A dog I've known for over eight years had to be put down last night and I've been up since five this morning, thinking of her. Animals hold such a special place in our hearts and Baylee was hands down the best dog I've ever known. Sometimes I'd forget she wasn't my dog. She had so much character and more love to give than I could ever explain. My fondest memories of her are riding in the car together, watching her ears flap in the wind and smiling at how happy that made her. I never cared at all about the amount of hair that would accumulate in the back seat. We'd go to the park, run free, nap on a blanket, and I'd laugh at the way she'd stick her entire face in the bowl of water afterward. Even in her old age, she still acted like a puppy. All she wanted to do was cuddle and give endless kisses. I can't even count how many times she whacked me in the face with her tail out of pure joy. As I sit here typing this with tears in my eyes, I can't help but smile at how lucky I was to bond with such a beautiful creature for all those years.
There was just something about her...
You'll be deeply missed, ghost faced boo-woo.
I couldn't post my Friday Favorites without mentioning Baylee. (She is a favorite after all...)
It only takes one text message to turn your day upside down and bring your past rushing back to you in a way that leaves you feeling nostalgic, sad and a bit overwhelmed. It's so easy to leave everything you used to know behind, isn't it? That life I built for so long is no longer my life and it's crazy how quickly things change and how fast the years fly by and how all the memories you've harbored in the locked compartment of your brain can flood back out at any time, filling your thoughts (and eyes) with feelings you never knew were there. It's almost like I forgot Baylee would grow older, and that everything I knew wouldn't stay the same just because I'm no longer there.
But, I suppose that's life. As Robert Frost once put it, "In three words, I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on."
How very true...
I don't mean to be such a downer, I'm just having one of those mornings I unfortunately have every so often which are filled with deep thought and dark clouds but eventually dissipate and turn into smiles and maybe a night of baking and dancing in the kitchen. You never know. Other than that, I'm happy it's Friday and I'm looking forward to this weekend. I get to see my little brother tomorrow since he's coming to DC for a school trip and I'm overjoyed and can't wait to squeeze his face.
Without further adieu, here are a few of my favorite things this week.
I hope you're having a beautiful Friday. ♥ ♥ ♥
well this is a problem i want ALL of those dresses.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about the pup! Losing pet friends is always hard even if they're not your own :(
ReplyDeleteI am really loving the adorable fox and bunny picture, the owl painting, and those beautiful dresses! Such good inspiration, thank you for sharing!
x Hannah
Thanks, she was a sweetie.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss, a dog is your best friend, I love my two dogs like my son, their are family, 5 years ago I lost a dear dog,her name was Lola, she was my companion, everything to me, because my husband was in the Navy and every time he have to go away she was with me so I didn't feel alone and to this day I still cry, but you know we have to remember those great time, that's the most important. Hope you feel better and enjoy your weekend with your brother, big hug!.
ReplyDeleteYes, losing pets is so hard. Though she wasn't mine, she still held such a big part of my heart and I'll miss her. It's so unfair that animals can't live as long as we do.
DeleteThanks for the kind words!
Sad to read about the dog. I can relate to the feeling. It will take time to heal the wounds left by this loss. Just know that you can always close your eyes and go back to the good times you had together. These are precious memories that will always live in you and no one can ever take away from you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. That's what I was doing this morning while I was tossing and turning in bed. Picturing that big goofy smile like in the photo up top. She was the best. xo
DeleteSo sorry to hear about losing the dog, Amanda. I can't imagine what I would do if my dog (ironically, also named Bailey) ever went away.
ReplyDeleteSending tons of positive thought your way and hope you're having a much more cheerful day today.
So sorry Amanda to hear the sad news about your sweet dog. She seemed like a little blessing. Wishing you a beautiful weekend! Many hugs to you! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda! I know how it feels to loose an animal close to your heart. Its so sad and heart breaking but we should always think of the best and happy things.
ReplyDeleteI am sending you some virtual hugs!!
Oh and I love the top picture collection. They look great together.
Lots of love and sunshine!
-Britney of Lemonwood and Honey