The Vacuum and Void.

Recently we lost our family dog, Macie. It was a heartbreaking experience that left a void in our lives. She was so much a part of our family. I miss so many things about her. She brought love and warmth to our house. All the memories overwhelm me sometimes, there are so many to choose from. The time of day I miss her the most is dinner time. As I made my way to the kitchen, she followed and took her spot on the tile so she could see the whole room as I drifted around. She loved to smell supper cooking and was my personal vacuum when anything dropped. I used to laugh about it; that she was my sweet furry vacuum. So it's so odd now that what is left after she has passed are the memories and a void like a vacuum.