It’s Been Four Years Since they Left, and I’m Still Learning How to Say Goodbye

Four years ago, my two Pomeranians passed away. At first, I thought I had just lost my pets,but later, I realized I had lost something deeper, a bond built on trust, understanding, and unconditional love.Even now, when I come home, I still slow down at the door, as if I could still hear their tiny footsteps rushing toward me. Time has taken away their scent, but not the morning sunshine, the familiar walking paths, or the way their eyes sparkled when they looked at me.People often say, “Time heals everything.” But I don’t think time makes you forget; it just teaches you how to live with the memory. Those days taught me that love doesn’t fade when life ends,it transforms into a gentle weight that stays in your heart, reminding you how deeply you were loved.So now, I don’t hide from that feeling anymore. Whenever I think of them, I whisper softly, “Thank you for coming into my life.” Because they showed me that even the shortest companionship can warm a lifetime