Semi-Daily Scribbles

It's hot today, but you always did like a good soak in the sun. It's been a year since I was able to scratch your chin and tell you it was too early for supper. We can feel you roam about the house, taking head count as you move from room to room so no one goes unaccounted for on your watch. Little sis misses you, too. She's in the habit these days of snoozing in the same crannies and corners you used to go hide in. I've even found her nestled in your favorite spot in our bedroom closet. You know I still can't say your name without her ears standing at attention. She feels your absence even though your essence is everywhere. Very confusing! We all expect to see you asleep in your basket or pawing at the laundry room door. And the crazy runnin'! The way you'd take off chasing invisible rabbits in the backyard always made us laugh. You may have gone on ahead without us, but in my mind's eye you're curled up at my feet as I type this remembrance to mark the day we had to say goodbye.