My sister is one of the most beautiful people in the world. She is “my person”.
She loves animals and talks frequently about her dream of someday having a farm in Kentucky.
When we were just kids, my dad came home one day with a new dog for our family.
It didn’t take long for “Fifi” to discover the jewel of the family:)
My sister quickly became “Fifi’s” favorite person. The two of them were linked forever.
One sad day, we lost Fifi in a tragic accident. It was then, that my sister said she could never love again. Well? What could we expect? My sister was just a young girl at the time.
As the years went on, my sister married, had two children and life got busy. She had often thought about getting another dog but every time she contemplated the notion, she became overwhelmed with the sadness of Fifi.
Then….. one ordinary day….. turned extraordinary….. “love” struck again. Yes! My sister fell in love with Gizmo… that was 14-1/2 years ago.
We all knew that Gizmo was getting old and it was just a matter of time. He had been sick on and off for quite awhile.
Yesterday I received the call from my sister that it was time to let Gizmo go.
My heart sank…I rushed to get in my car and drove down to IL to be with her.
As we waited for the vet, I was captivated as I watched my sister laying on the floor with her beloved Gizmo and telling him how much she loved him….
For a "moment"… we were kids again…
As Gizmo lay still, his eyes shut, he appeared to be in a deep sleep.
When the vet finally arrived, she whispered, “I’m going to give him a sedative now…”
It was at this time that Gizmo slowly sat up, opened his eyes and looked around at all who were present.
If Gizmo could talk, we knew what he would have said---thanks and “Good Bye” to Robby, Daniel, Grandma, Angelica, I and his dear Mama (my sister).
It was then, we said our last goodbyes to Gizmo and in an instant, he was gone…
Today… I pay tribute to my sister…for giving herself a "Second Chance"
I will now pray for my sister, her family and Gizmo and will have faith, that someday, she will love again…
Goodnight sweet boy and God Speed
