Old Friend

You give until it hurts.
Your love knows no limits.
You are a generous soul and a true gift.
Thank you for this time together...I love you and I always will.
Our time runs short, has 11 years gone by already?
I will hold you until the end.
It's almost here, I can barely say good bye.
Just a little longer, I promise I won't let you suffer.
Rest tonight.
My Zoe.

What's Ahead?

Looking back, I can't help but wonder what's ahead?  There was a time I was naive enough to think I knew what to expect, I had a plan, I knew everything...I'm smart enough now to know what I don't know.  Last year brought some truly joyful moments but it was shadowed a bit by the loss of dear friends, grandmothers, and pets too.  Will this be the year I have to say good-bye to my furry companion?  She has been my shadow for the last 10 years, how can I imagine my life without her? I hope we skate through another year without any good-byes, but I also know that I just don't know...