Today, we said goodbye to our sweet Graham. He was a loving, cuddly guinea pig who was always happy to help Munchkin with her school work and keep her company when she wasn’t feeling well. He will be missed.
The day started off on a bad note for Munchkin as she was feeling a bit out of sorts. She headed to classes and things only got worse. She ended up coming home early to try to collect herself before her Physics exam. As is her normal routine, she went to get Graham out of his cage as he always helps calm her down, but this time, he wasn’t moving. Some time between when I left to get groceries and when she got home, he had passed away.
Needless to say, she was heartbroken. Tears flowed. This momma did what she could to sooth her aching heart, but that’s something that only time will mend. I was able to help her calm down enough that she was able to focus on her Physics exam later in the afternoon. When she arrived home from class, she said that she thought the exam went okay, and then all the emotion of the day flooded over her.
Our evening was spent watching light-hearted shows to try to lift her spirits. In time, there will be mainly fond memories, but for now, it hurts. Our pets are all special members of our family. They all enhance our lives in their own little ways. I am thankful that they were each brought into our lives. Is it worth it when you know the pain that comes with their passing? We all say – absolutely!
