Chewie

OK, so it's been way too long since I've updated anything on here and I apologize for that. Since it's been about 3 months obviously a lot has happened, but right now I want to just talk about my doggy. Four years ago, on June 17th, 2006, AJ and I adopted a super adorable 7 week old "Collie mix" from the Humane Society. We named him Chewbacca, or Chewie, which became more than just a fitting name. Well he grew up to be an 85+ lb Golden Retriever/Chow mix who fit right in as part of our family. He was our first baby and soon after him came William and Caleb. Chewie was always a loyal and protective dog. He was excitable and unfortunately that excitement had turned into aggression. It has been that way for quite awhile with the worst happening most recently. Chewie had become a threat to our baby boys and even to me. I had spoken with 2 veterinarians and had done everything I could to find Chewie a safe and happy home, but I had no luck. AJ and I had to make an extremely difficult decision this week and Chewie was laid to rest yesterday August 6th, 2010.

This was by far the hardest decision I've ever had to make and although I know it was the right thing to do, I'm incredibly saddened and heartbroken. It's crazy, but my heart literally hurts. There is such an emptiness in our home right now and we just feel as though a big part of us is missing. As crazy as he could be at times, we all loved Chewie very much and we know he loved us too. He was very much a part of our daily life and routine. Some may think it's silly to be so upset over a dog, but those people have clearly never been blessed by having a doggy become part of their family.

AJ had put together a little montage video of our time with Chewie. These are only a fraction of the wonderful memories he gave us that we will always hold in our hearts.