We've had a loss in our family and I'd like to take a minute to say a little about our dear, dear part of our family and hearts- Veda. She came to live with Mike and I 10 years ago after living with my mother and brother. The first time Mike met Veda at my mothers house, she jumped all the way up to his chest and then to his face and gave him a kiss. It was love at first sight! Since Veda was my brother's dog, when he decided to move to Utah a couple of months later, Mike and I we more than willing to take over the care of Veda. She moved into our house and never left our hearts since.
Veda was queen of the house right away. She slept in the bed, right under the blankets next to Mike and snored just as loud- if not louder than him too. She loved to chase balls in the backyard. She loved to wrestle with Mike. She loved to sleep. When we had Kaitlyn, she was the best. Veda would sit next to the baby wherever she was, just watching, checking. When Katie was crawling, Veda would follow, slowly. Then the food started. Snacks started being carried around by Kaitlyn and Veda was in heaven! Then another baby?! More watching, checking. When Kaitlyn moved into a big girl bed, Veda did too. It was perfect for them, Veda didn't have to jump up high to get into our bed since Katie's was only a couple of inches off of the floor and Katie was so happy to sleep with Veda.
Veda loved when Mikey started crawling around with snacks, he was a great sharer/dropper. Veda would lick leftovers off of his face! Mikey like playing ball with Veda and they liked wrestling together (Veda always won!).
Kaitlyn and Veda had a special relationship. I think that since she was our first born, Veda may have always watched over her a little more? Or maybe Katie just always was drawn to her and her spirit. Whatever it was, they always had a unique connection. In the last year Kaitlyn loved to dress Veda up and 'put her to bed' like a baby (poor dog!). Katie became obsessed with leashes and always wanted to walk Veda on a leash or some type of leash contraption- any rope, belt, string, shoelace would do. Poor Veda being led around the house or backyard, but she didn't mind at all. She loved Kaitlyn and would follow her anywhere. Kaitlyn would always end her walks with a good belly rub and hugs.
Let's not talk about the details of the sad parts, but just say that on September 4, 2011 Veda left our family and this world for a better place. There is a hole in our family and hearts but we know she is certainly in a better place and no longer in pain. I've known you, sweet girl, for 14 1/2 years and you've made them wonderful. You've certainly lived up to your name.
We love you, my girl.
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