Lamenting the Loss of Lulu

On 12/12/12, an ominous day, our dear dog Lulu died.  She had been sick for several days, refusing to eat and being very slow to move.  The plan was to go visit the vet on the weekend, but poor Lulu did not make it through the week.

The boys and I took the day off from school, drove to the country and said goodbye to our faithful companion.  We took pains to fully engage in the process, so as to help in the closure and the access of the emotions we were feeling.  On the drive, we listened to songs that made us think of her, spoke of our favorite memories of her, and planned our funeral.  When we arrived we dug the hole.  Finally, we laid Lulu to rest and said our final goodbyes.  It was all very sad.

The house is very sad and empty now, especially when the boys are gone.  No longer do I have an instant companion upon my homecoming, or an eager friend to wake with me and go for a walk.  And while there is an empty chair in the corner now, it is helpful to think of the times when it was full.

I went back through my other blog to find all instances where Lulu was mentioned.  If you care to read them, they are listed below.

http://hopelesslyuncool.blogspot.com/2008/04/vicious-dog-eating-monster.html

http://hopelesslyuncool.blogspot.com/2008/06/just-few-recent-photos.html

http://hopelesslyuncool.blogspot.com/2009/09/seattle-tx.html

http://hopelesslyuncool.blogspot.com/2007/06/winds-of-change-are-blowingand-its.html

And finally, a review of Lulu's life in pictures.  Goodbye, sweet girl.  

 Day One: Sleek and Black

 Lulu first claims the chair

 Love at first sight

Lulu as a Gray Old Lady

Lulu as I'll Always Remember Her