Tribute to Nessa

Vanessa Marie passed May 9, 2026. I promised when I took you in that I would be there till the end. You were rarely more than 6 feet away, always looking at me. You protected the baby and were always so strong. You bounced back from every sickness. You are the best companion I have ever had. I hated it when you would follow me and now I’d give anything to see you right behind me again. To hear your feet tapping the floor or to see you standing in the hall. To hear your groan of disgust. Your sisters miss you. You were always such a regal presence. Always consoling, always loving. I prayed for God to keep you healthy and with me. You stopped getting up, you slows all the way down. The last two weeks, I know you stayed for me. I know you knew we had to go through that. I turned you and cleaned you and gave you water, but you wouldn’t eat.

It feels like my heart was ripped out right now and all I can see is how you helped me again with your passing. Thank you Vanessa for being my girl for 10 years. I know God needed you. I know you were tired. I miss you so much Vanessa. You were never just a dog. You will always be in my heart and never forgotten. I wasn’t ready. I’m still not ready for this. I knew I would be a mess. If I had one wish, it would be to know you are happy and at peace. I love you Nessa. Now and forever.