One year ago today, they said the world was supposed to end. It may not have ended but for me, it pretty much felt like it did. It was one of the most difficult losses I have ever experienced. I was losing my family member, a best friend. </3 I never really understood the depth of one's love for a pet till May 21, 2011. I entered a state of shock when I first heard the news and till this day, I hate the fact that I wasn't there to prevent what happened. My motto is "everything happens for a reason" and while I believe this wholeheartedly, I still wonder about the reason behind this loss. I guess maybe he was just meant to be in my life for that short period of time... to see me through one of the most difficult stages of my life. And he was there for sure but I miss him so much now. While I remember not having much support from certain people that were supposed to be supportive (a few believed I was overreacting to the loss of 'just a pet'), I did receive support from the ones that matter the most. A student even drew a portrait of Ringo for me that I have framed and will forever cherish. It still stings when someone brings him up but at the same time, I feel happy to know that he is remembered by many. Not only was he absolutely adorable on the outside but he was the absolutely sweetest and most loving dog I have ever met. I feel sad today but I'm not letting it get to me. Ringo hated seeing me sad - and sadly, he saw me in that state many, many times. He always consoled me and tried to make me happy. So I owe him that much. I am trying my very hardest to be happy for him today... to be happy to have known him even if it was for such a short while.
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