Hi Tikah!
First, I want you to know that you are the cutest puppy and I love you.
I miss all of the times you licked all of my tears away, hogged my bed, greeted me at the door, and made for cute Instagram pictures. You were my rock through high school.
My mom promised to take extra good care of you while I was away.
The day I packed up for college, I remember crying and refusing to leave unless you came too. I couldn't imagine coming home from a bad day of class and not finding comfort in your cuddles.
I couldn’t imagine how sad you would be when I didn’t come back for weeks – I was afraid you would think I left you.
Now, I am nine weeks into my first year of college.
I love FaceTiming you, watching you look around when you hear my voice. I try to remind you I’ll be home soon and I love you.
That’s what’s so special about you, Tikah! When I do come home, I know you’ll greet me at the door with puppy kisses and tail wagging. It will be like I never even left.
Someday, when I graduate, I will make sure my first house has the coolest crib for the coolest dog.
Behave for grandma. I can’t wait to see you soon!
XO,
Mommy