Emma was our beautiful and loyal Weimaraner for 13 years. We had to say goodbye to her the week before Thanksgiving and even though we knew it was coming, it didn't make things any easier. She could barely put pressure on her back legs anymore, which made walking very hard for her. She was so full of life in her eyes, but her body was giving out on her. The cancer had taken over and it was time to say our goodbyes.
Before that dreadful day we decided to make the most of the time we had with her. We gave her some of her favorite things... Cookies, steak and bacon! We gave her extra hugs and pet her extra long! We took her for a special bath and massaged her old body. We took off on a beautiful fall afternoon to Mahoney State Park. We grabbed the old wagon and the kids and I pulled her around as she smiled from ear to ear. You could just see the happiness in her eyes as Everlee and Bryer ran around and entertained her. Since the day I brought her home as a puppy, she would tilt her head to the side when I talked to her, and that day was no different. I giggled as she tilted her head to the side and locked eyes with me as I asked her if she wanted to ride in the wagon a little longer.And then the last week we went over to Drew and Hunter's house and decided to take her to the park by their house. It was a bit colder, the leaves were falling everywhere and her best friend Bristol was with us. It was the perfect time to capture some pictures of them all together. Even though her spirits were not up that day and she was clearly in some pain, we were still able to help her around and have some cherished time with her all together one last time. Gosh I loved that damn dog. And even though she is no longer by our side, she will forever live in all of our hearts.
