Everything in life has a beginning, a middle and an end.
Today marked the end of my time with Eve but a new beginning for both of us! 484 days and 70 short weeks!
I've gone through some very difficult times in my life, like all of us do - the break up of a long term relationship, the death of my mother...and today marked another emotional, difficult day. This time however, there is sadness and joy at the same time.
I cried myself to sleep last night and I woke up with tears streaming down my eyes and they wouldn't stop all morning! I couldn't stop holding my baby! How was I going to say goodbye today?
We packed all of Eve's things...her 2-mattress high bed (all about comfort for the princess), her favourite toys, her blankets and off we went to pick up Ellen who was coming for support! WOW did I ever need her today. This was 100 times harder then I thought it was going to be. My head is pounding, the tears won't stop flowing!
We arrived in Ladner and we went in to meet the trainers. I thought I was going to be a basket case the entire time but I wasn't. Eve will be training with Henny and as I write this she is off to her new boarding home. She is going to a couple who have boarded before, they have 2 girls around the ages of 8 and 10 and another dog! I think that's what made the drop-off easier. Knowing my baby was going to a family full of people who will love her for the next 5 months and another puppy to play with. I couldn't have asked for anymore. I know she is probably having the time of her life right now!
Eve will begin advanced training next week and will be in a harness almost immediately. She will be with 3 other guide dogs in her training monday to friday 9-5. A real working girl!
I will receive a call tonight on how she is doing but I already know what they will tell me. Eve is just fine, it's me that misses her so much!
Thanks to everyone who sent through their text well wishes today. I just need a few days to get used to not having her around. She is the best thing I have ever done in my life and she has changed me forever!
After we packed all of Eve's things into the office (OMG she sure has a lot more stuff then McGregor does!), I gave Evey another hug and lots of kisses and told her I loved her. See you in a few months my baby!
We started our very first blog with a profile picture of Eve and I together when she was a pup. Today I post the picture we took together yesterday in the Okanagan. I will keep you posted as I hear about Eve's progress.
Would I do it all again....? ABSOLUTELY!
Would I do it all again....? ABSOLUTELY!
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