Rudi

A big piece of my heart is gone

Rudi came into my life and heart during March of 1992 as a two year old. Her family couldn't take her when they moved so I adopted her.

She has been by my side ever since. She traveled everywhere with me - sitting and looking out at the buildings as we passed through San Antonio on the way to 'Gramma and Grampa's', sleeping soundly the rest of the long trip. She even went to school with me when I would go up on weekends to work. The saddest part of my year was every August, when school would start again. She would follow me to the door, only to be disappointed that she couldn't go with 'Momma' now. The look on her face would break my heart. She had to get used to the 'work schedule' all over again every year. We enjoyed summers most - we spent most of the time together traveling with my parents. We've only been parted for a weekend here and there all that time.

My place will seem so lonely now. So will my side. She gradually worked her way from sleeping at the food of the bed to curling up at my side. I'm going to have a cold empty side in the bed now where she used to lay.

Though no one can take Rudi's place - I pray God will send another special friend into my life again.

She had a good battle against diabetes. She was such a brave little girl - even though she hated the needles. In August, 2002, she also bravely battled the cancer which quickly took her from me. The hardest decision I've ever had to make was to decide to help her over to the Rainbow Bridge on August 15, 2002. I know by the look in her eyes that she understood....and was ready to go.

Forever in my heart and mind - The Irreplaceable Rudi, my baby girl

08/02