Today I will be sending my most beloved Toby back to Heaven. He is full of cancerous tumors all around his heart and airway, causing him labored breathing and coughing. He has not been "right" for a long time now, but I thought it was just aging. I kept him over the weekend so the family could say goodbye, and all three of my children came to see him. I am going to miss him more than I can imagine right now. I always knew he wouldn't have a long life because he is a big guy. I didn't think it would be this early, though. He is one of the best dogs I have ever had- a once in a lifetime dog. This is going to be a very tough day for me and Dale. Our little Emmy is with us, and she will not understand all our crying and distress. I will just tell her Nana and Papa are sad, but it's alright. She is so precious! This is the first time we have had her overnight without Bryce. She has done just great. We played in the little kiddie pool together yesterday in the summer heat. We had a ball! Heather told me she was asking to come to our house, and I couldn't resist. I will look forward to seeing Toby again on the other side of the veil. For now, we will mourn as we bury him under some trees in the yard. Goodbye for now, precious Tobe. I wuvs you very, very much.
