Holly Nathan
Dear Holly,
I remember bringing you home that night. As we waited on the corner of La Cienega Park it felt like a sketchy drug deal. You were placed on my lap in the backseat of the car and you were so docile and calm. Not what I’d expected at all. Your first couple of hours were hidden inside the coffee table, a favorite hiding spot until you got too big for it. I remember the first couple of nights. Noah stayed up with you in the living room when you were crying in your sleep. In the beginning, people asked if I loved you. Noah loved you instantly. I liked you a lot, but for me, love takes some time to grow and my love for you grew bigger than I could have ever imagined.
Holly, you were such a light in our life. You came to us in one of the darkest moments and showed us the way through our grief in learning to love you. You always showed us such love, whether you desired to be close or in more recent times you wanted to cuddle with us. We loved that you were a homebody and loved nothing more than to rest on your homemade nest of pillows on the sofa. You also had an adventurous side; whether that be running around the grounds in Santa Barbara or going on a hike. You loved to play chase around the living and dining room even though it was annoying at times and we’d bribe you with treats to drop whatever you’d stolen. You loved to steal people’s shoes and Asher’s toys but I think it’s because you knew they were valuable to the person and you wanted in on that action. You learned to play fetch and do tricks such as sit, lie down, jump, and twirl, although you never mastered paw. You were smart and shy and loved by everyone who met you. Dogs and humans alike wanted to be your friends and play with you but you always reverted to being with who you knew and loved best. You shied away from the attention of strangers, knowing how much of a princess you were. Sometimes being beautiful is a hardship.
When we brought Asher home you thought of him as your own. He was yours to protect. Any hint of sound from him and you were right there sitting by his door. You always went to sit near him and loved licking and protecting him - although you also loved chewing his stuff. You loved to hide under his bed, his private bodyguard. You also were amazing at eating his sky food, which we appreciated having less cleanup to do. He loved you just as much and recently had wanted to take you on walks himself.
Holly, we’re so grateful for all the time we got to spend with you. And, though it was short, we hope that we gave you the best life you possibly could have had. We wish we could do more for you right now, but we don’t want you to suffer and, it seems the kindest thing we could do is let you go. But please know we will always remember you and carry you with us. We’ll miss you dearly and carry the pain of your loss with us. You should have had more time but every moment we had with you was a blessing. You were the best dog we could have asked for and a core member of our family. Thank you for being you and being part of us.
Sleep well, baby girl. Go have some fun over the rainbow bridge.
We love you, always.
Imma & Abba
