Hello, a week has passed and here I am again!
Well, girls, what I feared most happened... I lost my sweet Valentina... It was, without a doubt, the most difficult week of my life; I never imagined the love and pain I would feel. It was so bad, so sad, that words fail me... We had to make the most difficult decision, one that no one deserves to make: euthanasia. We took her for one last walk on the beach, and she seemed to know. She ran as much as she could and stopped several times, with her snout facing the horizon, feeling the wind. What a nightmare that wouldn't end...
The worst part is the emptiness, the silence in the house, lying in bed and not hearing her little paws coming into the room to lie next to me, just as she did until her last day. I still can't sleep well; I wake up with body aches and swollen eyes from crying. When will this pass??? It has to pass!
Many of you were tireless with messages of support and affection, especially Célia and Catarina. Thank you very much for your attention and kindness.
This week I also celebrate my granddaughters' first decade, 10 years that flew by... On the 1st, I lose Valentina, on the 2nd, I celebrate my girls' birthday, a mix of emotions. They look so beautiful! The theme of their birthday is the movie "Inside Out," and everyone will dress in the color of their emotion. If it were any other week, I would go in yellow, as it represents joy, and when I'm with them, I'm happy. But, inevitably, I will wear the emotion that marked my entire week: orange, which is anxiety. The emotion might not be the best, but the color is fun. I think it will be a funny party. At least I'll try to forget the less good parts of this week and enjoy a few good hours with family, with the contagious joy of innocent and pure children.
At work, I've been trying to be more active and present on social media. Even though I was sad, I tried to do my best, and the photos with Vdr turned out amazing. I love those colors, I love taking those photos and mixing everything. The collection is fantastic, the fabrics and patterns are incredible, don't you think? I think you'll agree too!
This year, Autumn arrived earlier. Despite the mild temperatures, the rain - the sad weather - has already arrived. In 10 years, this is the first time it has rained on my girls' birthday; it's always very hot, and we always celebrate outdoors. Not this year!
Finally, I just wanted to ask my followers to continue following us and "liking" the page, because on Facebook, right now, it's as if we're invisible. I know this is happening with many pages, but I'm talking about mine in particular. I've seen this as a challenge; it's like starting all over again. If so, we'll be here to do it and do it even better, because now we have the experience.
I bid you farewell with a huge kiss and immense gratitude for all of you. Thank you!
With love,
Carla Valente
