A Million Little Things

Since you've departed this world I miss a million little things. There's not one aspect of our time together that I don't crave nor is there an individual trait which I don't yearn for. I miss it all.

I miss your love. I miss your friendship. I miss your companionship. I miss your loyalty. I miss your zeal for life. I miss your gentle soul. I miss your playful nature. I miss your relaxed personality. I miss your passion for simple pleasures. I miss your snoring. I miss your messy drinking habits. I miss your tufts of hair scattered about. I miss your tugging on the leash. I miss your clanking of dog tags. I miss your paw shakes for treats. I miss you falling asleep upon my lap. I miss you laying in mud puddles. I miss you squirrel stalking. I miss your head poking into fridge. I miss you toying with frogs. I miss your profile in the rear view car mirror. I miss you greeting other dogs. I miss your circling before lying down. I miss your occasional bark. I miss your blurred tail wag. I miss your toothy grin. I miss your food gobbling. I miss your stopping at familiar doors.

I miss your love of peanut butter. I miss your skill at hide and seek. I miss you chasing prey while asleep. I miss your warmth while we sleep. I miss your floppy ears. I miss your stare downs with cats. I miss you seeking hidden food. I miss your ease with children. I miss your deep hugs. I miss you carrying treats outside. I miss your crossing of legs while relaxing. I miss your paw prints across the floor. I miss your sneezes. I miss your nudging doors open. I miss your head peeking around shower curtain. I miss your licking of lips. I miss you galloping inside as I arrive home. I miss your well worn paths in the backyard. I miss your swimming pool lounging. I miss your ability to make people smile. I miss you pawing my hand for attention. I miss your connection with nature. I miss you following me from room to room. I miss your dislike of veggies.

I miss you shaking yourself dry. I miss you scaling fences as a youngster. I miss your gift of forgiveness. I miss you acting shy. I miss your ears moving as they detect sound. I miss you wooing strangers for food. I miss your leaning against legs. I miss our pillow and cover time. I miss your days at doggie daycare. I miss your skill as a therapy dog. I miss you covered with snow. I miss your incredible memory. I miss your tolerance with puppies. I miss your soulful eyes. I miss you traveling Europe. I miss your gorgeous soft coat. I miss your curiosity. I miss your Sundays at church. I miss your love of people. I miss you sitting on feet. I miss you chewing my books. I miss your friendly demeanor. I miss you never showing anger. I miss your zest for belly rubs. I miss you running along the beach. I miss your dog park days. I miss you missing me.

Erin, I miss everything since your departure but most of all....I MISS YOU!!!!