A Letter to Gibson on His 2nd Anniversary at The Rainbow Bridge #LiveGibStrongForever



"I can no longer 

see you with my eyes

touch you with my hands,

but I will feel you in my heart 

forever."
~Tanya Lord



Dear Gibson, 


My beloved fur friend, you are indeed in my heart for always. I cannot believe you have not been here in two years. I still look for you, hear you wooing "I wuv woo," and "ice cream," can see you doing your Gibbe hip-hop dance, feel the weight of your polar bear paw, and miss those Gibbie nibbies and kisses. You were, and always will be, an inspiration to me. You helped me get through some tough days of having autoimmune issues from RA and fibromyalgia, and some days we limped together. I still use your determination and will to fight  your Epi demons to get me through my continuing days, just the same as I helped you through your trials and tribulations of living with Canine Epilepsy. 

Your Sibe family misses you, too: your true love Harley, and your younger brother Wolf, and sisters Chloe and Bandit. When they snuggle, there is always a space there that I am sure they are reserving for you...or maybe, you are still there with them. You will always and forever be a part of our FiveSibes family.



You will be by my side forever...my dear, sweet, strong spirit animal. Enjoy those snow zoomies like years ago with your Sibe family...and when the snowflakes fall, I know it will be you, sending your love from north of the Rainbow Bridge.

I love and miss you, G. For always.

#LiveGibStrong ~ #LiveGibStrongForever


Comments

  1. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥December 16, 2017 at 1:16 PM

    Your beautiful letter brought some tears to Mom's eyes. She feels the same way about our Angels. But the good memories continue to make us all smile.

    Happy Holidays to all of you!

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
    Pee Ess - Mom says you are going to LOVE Chewy.com - amazing service!!! great prices!!!! and superb service!!! Can't ask for much more than that.

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    1. FiveSibesMomDecember 19, 2017 at 1:49 PM

      Yes, you are so right...the good memories, and we both have had so many with our furangels, sure do make us smile, and always will! Happy Howlidays!

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  2. Brian's Home BlogDecember 16, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    That was the most loving tribute to the brave one, always in our hearts too.

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  3. The Daily Pip December 20, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    Just beautiful, tears are flowing. How beautiful that the fur family leaves a little space for him even now. I know he is with you and with them, always and forever.

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  4. Tails Around the RanchDecember 21, 2017 at 4:46 PM

    A lovely remembrance to your sweet fur-baby.

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