October 13th 2013....a part of me died.

         I had a dog named Nico.  She was an awesome dog.  A 4 lb chihuahua.   The best dog in the world.  And the cutest too.  She brightened my days when they were dark.  She was always happy to see me.  I was told that they had never seen a dog love its owner more than Nico loved me.  I had her by my side for 14 years. Then she was gone.  It was the worst day of my life.  I had never felt pain like that.  The world felt empty.  It is an emptiness I still deal with.  the greif has not strayed.  Its so hard.  A part of me died.  There is nothing harder than losing someone who loves you unconditionally.   She is buried at my parent's ranch.  I cry everyday because I miss her so much.  My message to you is that our pets are family.  They have feelings.  They feel pain.  They live to love.  Nico was beautiful.   She made my world a better place.  Don't take your pets for granted.  When they are gone, it hurts like hell.  I have to fight back tears everytime I see a chihuahua.  Nico was special.  I was blessed to have her in my life.  Nico...I miss you so much.  I stay strong, but not havingyou around hurts.  You are in a better place.  One day I will see you again.  I will be ok.  You will always be in my heart....my little pooch Nico.