Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

Dear Ginger,

We received your ashes from the veterinarian today.    It was sad at first, because it’s difficult to see a dog you loved reduced to ashes in a box.   We wanted you whole again, but of course that wasn’t possible.   You went quickly from us, and I think that was the hardest part… not being able to prepare.    But then, how could we prepare to lose you.   You went quickly, and this was a blessing for you, my dear dog.

They put your ashes in a nice cedar box with your name on it, and a lock and key.   We decided to fill our remembrance jewelry so that we could keep you close to us.   We took your ashes to your favorite spots…   the dog park, the corner at the end of the street, and the two spots where you used to lay in the sun in the morning and afternoon and enjoy the outdoors.

At first, it was hard to spread your ashes, but then I started to feel you everywhere around us, and this was a wonderful feeling.

The rest of your ashes are in a box we will always keep with us.

We love and miss you, dear dog.   You were the best dog ever, and we shall go on, remembering all of the good you did and all of the love that was shared between all of us.

Love,

Mommy