01/09/2025
10 years ago, Kobe ๐พ came into my life and gave me the most precious gift of all: LOVE.
As I walked out of the ER this morning, I realized how fragile life truly is. You can have someone in one moment, and the next, they can be gone. Itโs a reminder of how important it is to love deeply and live fully in the present moment, because weโll never get that time back.
Kobe was more than a best friendโhe was my everything. God knew exactly what I needed and sent me the most loving, kind, and precious dog in this world. Kobe loved me deeply, as I loved him, and I never doubted that love for a moment.
When he was a puppy, we had to give him away because our landlord felt he was too much of a troublemaker. Within a month, Kobe found his way back to me. He ran away from his new home, crossed busy streets and went through gates to get to my home. One night, his cries beneath our window startled us awake. When we realized it was him, my sister and I rushed to make sure he was okay. From that moment, the landlord heard our story and said Kobe was destined to be with us. That was the beginning of his loyalty and determination to stand by our side.
In my hardest moments, Kobe was always there. Through sleepless nights, ugly cries, and long talks, he held space for me with unconditional love. Even as he developed heart issues in the last two years, he remained joyful, loving, and present. No matter how he felt, he would put his paws on my shoulders and lick my face until I laughed. He would pin me down with his licks. He knew exactly what I needed . He was truly heaven-sent.
Today, at 2:25 am, I had to make the hardest decision of my life and let my sweet Kobe go. I believe he stayed as long as he could to be by my side. My heart aches so much. I canโt believe heโs gone, but Iโm grateful for the incredible love he gave me.
Kobe taught me many things in this lifetime but the main one was unconditional love and strength. Your presence will always live in my soul, Kobe. Youโve left a huge imprint on my life, and I hope to find you again someday.
Rest easy, my sweet boy. You were, and always will be, my angel. Mama loves you forever Gordito ๐โจโค๏ธ
