We Miss you Ollie!

It's been a difficult week in the Zaruba house... at first we were in denial about Oliver's impending departure & then we were hit with the reality of his absence.

He's the perfect dog with just one flaw: he didn't get along well with small children. We were forced to find a new home for our first "child" - our beloved Ollie. It was the most difficult decision we ever had to make... and even now my head says we had to say good-bye but my heart doesn't understand.

Amidst the many questions, Ian is doing a good job understanding why the dog he adored is no longer here. He got to meet the woman who took Oliver and her 2 other dogs. For now, he seems at peace with him having a "dog family." I'm a bit more selfish and would prefer Oliver was here... at home.

Every crumb that hits the floor, every knock at the door, every time I open the pantry where his dishes used to be... I'm reminded that he's no longer here. Today I called to a crumpled up towel on the end of the bed to come snuggle with me... for several seconds I thought it was Oliver. I hope in time - and with positive updates from his new owner - that we'll all get used to life without our little guy.