FEBRUARY 24, 2009 AFTERNOON

The first difference is the quiet. I opened the front door after going to the gym this morning and the greeting was something I will take time to get used to. Stillness, no noise at all, and then a little pitter patter of Elvis' terrier paws on carpeting. He moves with the grace of a nursing home resident that is arising from the morning nap. No sudden movements, no bellowing hellos just the noiseless patter of his paws. He is not sure what is different today. Something is missing and something is off but his blindness can betray him at times. The subtle odor is still in the air but he knows there is a difference. I went to the kitchen and cut his roll in half and filled it with have the egg salad I bought for lunch. His morning treats sat on the floor and he just then started to enjoy them. Finishing the lunch prep I brought the feast to the couch. He looked around for his big sibling and realized he was going to eat alone. No sharing, no growling and all for him. He was happy to eat alone but realized then that he wouldn't have to share anymore. We will miss Morgan and we are thankful that our big girl passed painlessly this morning after 10 great years of loyal love. I miss her so...