PERSONAL POST - In Loving Memory Of Kimo

KIMO (1992 - 2008)
Okay, here it goes *gets tissues ready*. I know I won't get through writing this post without breaking down and crying, and probably more than once, but I wanted to share this with all of you. And I think getting it down in writing will help with the healing.

It's been an emotional wrought weekend for me and my husband (aka Kip, it's his nick-name). This past Saturday, we had to put to sleep one of our two dogs. His name is Kimo, our beautiful black and white Siberian Husky. We got him as a puppy the first year we were married and he was with us for almost 17 years. We don't have any children so our dogs are our babies *g*.

Kimo was an amazing dog with a wonderful personality. He was gentle, kind, affectionate, funny, he loved people and just loved life. He also possessed that stubborn husky trait. There were times you'd give him a command to do something and he'd just give you this look of "oh yeah, make me" and then he'd turn and walk away. He also loved to dig holes in the back yard, much to kip's exasperation. I swear there were times Kimo dug up the grass just to annoy Kip, LOL! Kimo brought so much happiness to us over the years and we did so many things together. Camping, hiking, canoeing, swimming, made a car trip from Montreal to Boston to visit a good friend, and we also brought him on our trip to Prince Edward Island, a 12 hour car ride (Kodi, our second dog was with us for that trip, too), where he loved to run and play in the ocean and a favorite thing; locate and dig up clams on the beach.


"Kimo And The Great Clam Dig"


Having Kimo put to sleep was one of the hardest, most heartbreaking things Kip and I have had to do. We know it was for the best because Kimo's health had started to deteriorate rather quickly during the past few months and the very last thing we wanted for him was to be in any kind of pain or distress. We were able to have a veterinarian friend of ours come to the house and Kip and I got to hold Kimo as he was put to asleep. It was quick and peaceful, exactly what we wanted for him, and it brings some comfort to us to know that the last few moments of his life Kimo felt us hugging him, heard our voices as we talked gently to him and that he was surrounded by our love.

Two days have passed, today is a little better than the last two. I'm still an emotional wreck, but the break downs I keep experiencing have lessened some. It's certain things that set me off, like watching Kodi wandering around the house searching for Kimo, or feeling Kimo lying against my feet, but when I look, he's not there, or his missing food bowl and just his every day sounds that filled the house. I never realized how quiet Kodi is until now. Kodi is a very mellow, chilled out kind of dog, LOL. Not the bouncy personality of our Kimo.

I know something like what we just had to go through takes time to get over, that the heartache will eventually ease, but, it's so hard not having Kimo around anymore. We just miss him so much.

I want to thank you for listening to my rambling. And to everyone on my flist that have been recommending happy stories to keep my mind occupied, my most deepest thanks. Your support, kind words and hugs mean more to me than you'll ever know.

And a very special thank you to K and J (you know who you are), for your understanding and kind words, and for just being here for me. You guys are the best! *hugs you both tight*

Hugs and love,
Chris