Pet Memorial- Luna
My husband is disabled. He was part of the 9-11 recovery and when he was hurt at work a few months after. His being down their caused some complications.
He suffered a back injury in December 2001 (he was crushed by a building) and developed 9-11 related pneumonia while wearing his back brace awaiting surgery. Unfortunately it delayed any surgery to fix his spine. He can walk but is in constant pain and every day things we take for granted are becoming harder for him with each passing day.
Luna gave him a purpose and brought a light to his life that had been missing for some time. I guess that is what is making this so hard to swallow. She was in training to be is Therapy dog. She picked it up so quickly. She made it easier for me to go to work every day knowing she was there for him and he was not alone. The cats always keep him company, but were content lying around on the couch. Luna got him "up and about".
In February she was diagnosed with megaesophagus, and she passed away on May 1st from aspiration pneumonia. We spent thousands of dollars trying to save her. She was so important to my husbands mental well being. We just couldn't save her.
I guess I am telling you all of this so you get to know her. All pets are important. Luna was special. She gave my husband a light that was missing in his life for so long. We have another dog, and he is wonderful, but she was so amazing. She helped me so much.
I had written her a note. I hope that if enough people read it she'll hear me.
Luna, 
I wanted to Thank You for doing everything I ever asked of you.
You weren't the puppy we were supposed to get. I know you always knew that. Even though your brother was stolen and you were given to us as a "substitute" , I need you to know that you were meant to be with us. Fate has a way of working things out. You were sent to us and now I know why.
I needed to learn that you always need to find the bright side of life. You were always happy, no matter what. I've learned to appreciate every moment I have in this world, because it is beautiful, just like you.
The day I picked you up and drove you to our home, I asked you to take care of your human dad when I was gone all day.... and you went beyond my wildest hopes for you. Always there with a kiss or a silly antic when he was having a bad day. From your dancing and twirling to your "indoor" voice, you never ceased to amaze us with how smart and willing to please you were. You brought a light in to his life that only you could have given. I am so proud of you. I need you to know that you never let me down.
Even though you were only with us a year, you did more for us than anyone could do in a lifetime. You made everyone that ever met you smile, people that didn't like dogs even said how sweet and beautiful you were. You were too special for this world. You were too perfect.
I hope you are at peace now my little angel. I know you will always watch over us. I guess the universe needed another Angel to watch over us all, and it could not have got a better one.
I will take care of your Daddy & little Brother the best I can, and will do you proud like you did me proud.
You were not "just a dog". You were so much more than that. You were an extension of my love for Matthew. It was a lot to put on you my little angel, but you took the job and ran with it. I never got to tell you that I am going to work closer to home now, so you don't have to worry about Daddy being alone for so long anymore.
The world could learn so much from you my little Luna. You loved everyone regardless of who they were. Everyone got a butt wiggle and a kiss. Although I do not think people walking around wiggling their butt when they see someone they want to say hi to will go over well..... but it does make for a funny visual. Come to think of it.... the kissing could be odd too. LOL!
You gave yourself unconditionally. You were so selfless and brave. You fought so hard, even at the end. I wish I had a tenth of your resolve. You were the greatest fighter I ever met. So beautiful & innocent, but there was such a wiseness in your eyes. I miss you.
Bogey is trying very hard to cheer everyone up, he keeps going under the couch so we can "rescue" him (you & I both know he knows how to get out on his own.... but I won't tell him that). Spike, Samantha & Garfield have been meowing around looking for you all day. They miss you too.
Although my heart aches that you are gone, I know that keeping you here was not fair to you anymore, you were tired and in so much pain. Please know you will always have a special place in my heart, and I look forward to the day we meet again.
I am so proud of you my Angel.
Love Eternally,
Meredith
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