All the Ways We Miss You

It's been a few weeks since you left us and yet you are still the subject of many of my posts.  It's fairly easy to understand why.   The lack of your physical presence is felt by everyone. 

I miss you so much when I work out in the mornings.  You loved to be downstairs with me where you could lie on the cool concrete and rest while I was sweating!  

We spent family time watching movies on Friday night but you weren't there this time to hog the soft pillows and your favorite blanket.  

Believe it or not, I miss you lying right in the middle of the kitchen floor while I cook.  I have no idea how many times I chased you out from under foot.  I would give anything to have that time back.  

I don't have anyone to look after the kids anymore.   They are missing their protector and their friend. 

You aren't there in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning beside my bed. 

On Thursday kinley and I made a trip to Target where I rewarded her with popcorn.  The very first thing she said when I handed her the bag was that she wanted to share it with you.   She loved bringing that red bag home and feeding you a treat. When she sees a dog that looks like you she squeals out, "That dog looks like Tucker."   My heart breaks in about a million pieces.

And just this morning while I ran the vaccuum over your beloved spot under the sofa table I felt my breath catch.  Sometimes when I least expect it I realize all over again that you're gone. I realize how big the hole is that you left in each of our lives.  

I could go on and on about all the ways we miss you but the truth is that the lost would be endless.  You're always on our minds and forever in our hearts.