Last Night, I Slept
I slept last night.
All through the night — for the first time since November, when my heartbreak truly began.
There were no late-night calls.
No urgent decisions waiting for answers.
No endless thoughts circling in my mind asking, "What’s next?"
I closed my eyes with a quiet heart — content, at peace, unworried.
My sister’s beloved puppies have found their forever home.
And somehow… it was already decided.
From the moment they met, it was clear — the puppies knew.
They knew these were their people, just by the way they reacted, as if they’d been waiting for this moment all along.
Lou and I stood there with tears — bittersweet ones as we said goodbye.
Then, later, they turned to tears of joy, watching photos and videos of their first night in a new chapter… full of love, play, and belonging.
We cannot thank you enough — all of you who prayed, who reached out, who supported us during these unimaginable months.
We could not have navigated this without you.
And to the incredible family who opened their hearts and home to these two little souls:
Thank you for honoring Ruthie through your love.
We are forever grateful.
With all our love,
XO