I also lost my dog, Emerson when he was hit by a car. I had a lot of guilt too, but realized that I could not blame myself! There were many things that led to that event and to play the "what if", "should have" game doesn't do anyone any good. I have to think that things happen for a reason. Even the bad things, it is not always are place to understand.

The person who hit Emerson didn't stop or at least that is my thought but I don't know. People handle stress and bad situations in different ways. Many people have asked me if I have found out any more information on his death and my answer is always no. I don't really want to know what happen because it will not bring him back and it will most likely lead to more questions. I don't want to know the details. I like to believe that the person who killed Emerson, is now more consious of the speed he/she drives paying more attention. Emerson may have prevented this person from killing or hurting a child. Which in turn would not have only hurt those people who would loose a child but also would have ruined the life of the driver. I have to believe in the best in people....just as our dogs look at us with such belief and love. Like the saying "May I live up to be the person my dog thinks I am" That is who I strive to be.....

Sprite is now with Emerson running and playing at the rainbow bridge. That is a comforting thought! I am sure Emerson greeted Sprite with wagging tail and small kisses. Sumbirdy, please don't blame yourself...you would NEVER do anything to harm him and Sprite knew that!