Goodbyes aren’t forever


"Some people don’t know what they have until it’s gone”

But what about the ones that know?

Once again it was my favorite time of the day, the time when the whole family got together just to give me kisses, caress me, and play with me. Oh, how I loved these times! But even though everyone was together I sensed a feeling of affliction in them. I desperately wanted to get up, wag my tail, shower them with love, and make them chuckle at my mischievousness. But I was too weak, my body grew colder and numb, and each time I took a breath I could feel it get harder.

Mia was my best friend. We grew up together. I was so used to hearing the sound of her voice talking to me even though I didn’t understand a word. But this time she sat right beside me sad and quiet. Whenever Mia was sad, she would lay on the floor right next to me and I would get so happy that I would spring up and lick her face. This made her laugh and she would say my favorite words “good boy”. However, now I lay here in excruciating pain, looking at her helplessly. 

I then reminisced about dad coming back home and showing me how much he missed me throughout the day. He gave me the best belly rubs! And at night he would share a few of his delicious meals with me which made Mia mad.

My mom took good care of me whenever Mia and Leah were at school.

Leah just loved cooking, she used to cook me meals and even made a taste a few things she made. I would lick my mouth and she would hug me.

Once again I laid my eyes on Mia. I remember all the memories we made together, which I cherish. We did everything together. My fondest memory of Mia was sitting on the terrace every evening with her to watch the beautiful sunsets. Ahh! Such good times! 

Suddenly there was a little prick. Bethinking all of this, my eyes slowly shut. I could feel my heartbeat slow down. I could feel Mia stroke me. Everyone looked chaotic. With great difficulty, I took one last breath trying to look at everyone saying goodbye to me. I finally fixed my eyes on Mia and everything went dark. Whenever anyone in the family said goodbye to me, I knew and hoped I would always see them again, and just like that, Because I knew… this wasn’t the end.

Just another goodbye.

And I would meet them again soon.

 I knew goodbyes aren't forever.


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