Yesterday, we celebrated Family Day. Four years ago we became a family in far away China. Matt and I can both remember every detail of that trip and in particular the day Lily Grace was placed in our arms.
Yesterday, as many of you know was not only Family Day, but also the last day we would have with our sweet Darby. Darby started having seizures a couple of years ago and then on Friday a cancerous mass was discovered. She just turned 6 in December. This morning we gave Darby a final goodbye hug and told her how much she has meant to us. She was a wonderful dog and truly a member of our family. Lily Grace took it hard, just as Matt and I have, but we are all doing alright and know that she is now without pain.
You may think it is was quite unfortunate in the timing of all of this with our Family Day being yesterday, and while it was a little more somber of a day, it was most definitely about family. We spent the day looking at pictures of when we became a family in China and when Darby was a pup. Darby and Lily Grace also made a stepping stone for the flower garden. You see, regardless of what was happening yesterday, or timing, it was all about Family. That is exactly what Matt and I prayed so hard for during that long wait for Lily Grace. We prayed for the times like these, both good and bad that we would face as a family. Honestly, yesterday and the circumstances that surrounded this weekend again served as a reminder of prayers answered. We handled it together.
This will be my last post from this site. (We are moving here.) It is in honor of Darby that we leave "And the Dog Makes Four" with this last post. So good girl- this one is for you! Darby you have been a wonderful and loyal companion. You have brought us much joy, many laughs, a few missing socks and lots of wonderful memories. You will be missed and always remembered. We love you!!
