Coping with Grief: Day 4 - Exhaustion Ensues

Today marks one week since I took Lady Gaga to the veterinarian for what I presumed was garden variety gastroenteritis. Over the last seven days, I haven’t had more than a few hours of sleep each night. On Wednesday, I forced myself not to sleep at all; I wanted to consume Gaga in my gaze during my final hours with her. Today exhaustion ensues. My lids are iron skillet heavy with cognition swimming through molasses. The internal heat and haze of sleep deprivation is getting the best of me. Today, I’m giving myself a break. I will rest and reflect on the glory of cherished days, hopefully from a dream state. I will allow my voice in brighter times to speak for me. Enjoy this tale of Lady Gaga’s dock diving journey: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/054963a7#/054963a7/1

Thank you Mara Bovsun and AKC Family Dog Magazine for the privilege to share Lady Gaga’s story!