During the past 5 months Ruby’s quality of life had approached “0” and I finally came to understand that I was holding on to her here on earth for my own selfish reasons.  Many people had told me this, but I needed to have her tell me.  For the past week or so Ruby was not eating much at all and had lost all connection to the world.  It was time for me to let go.

I was blessed with my little girl from the time she was 8 weeks old.  She would have turned 15 in June.  At the beginning of her life I used to sneak her into my office and kept her in a box in my big desk draw.  She brought so much happiness to me and my family and I hope that I did right by her. 

I know that my grandmother was there to greet Ruby as she went over the bridge because I was sent a sign early today after my decision was finally made.  Then on the way home from the dr’s, a road I’ve traveled many, many times, there walking on the sidewalk was a beautiful, young chocolate lab.  I’ve never, never seen a choc lab on this street before.  I choose to take this as a sign from my girl that she is ok.

Thank you so much to all of my friends who have been with us through Ruby’s good days and her bad days.  She is at peace now.  My sweet little girl.

Fondest regards, 
Susan A. Wellenkamp & my Angel Ruby