I googled if one could die of a broken heart. Experts say it could happen. But also that it’s rare. However, in my case i find it very likely 💔 Gypsy Rose Lee (panda bear) 🐼 - was an unexpected gift that pranced into my life Oct 20, 2013. I didn’t know what i was doing. I could barley take care of myself at that time and now i had a living breathing animal all of 8 weeks old that depended on me to survive?!? Well, From that point on she was my shadow. I had to put a bell on her bc she was so tiny and constantly at my feet i would at times (gently) step on her. As she grew the bell wasn’t needed bc i just knew she was there. Always. We had one another’s habits down. We understood each other simply by loving and not by speaking a language. She continued to be my shadow over the course of the next 8 years and 9 months. Always, always needing me in eye shot. Separation anxiety for both of us. We’ve made the best memories from coast to coast and most of France. She made a house a home. Brought laughter to every single day - even on my worst. Her joy was palpable, and that joy touched so many peoples lives. She knocked down walls of mine that i had up my whole life - simply by cuddling up next to me or one of her many kisses letting me know - it’s alright. I got you. I felt protected. While i was learning how to be a mama she was teaching me how to love unconditionally. This tiny girl came into my life unexpectedly and she passed away unexpectedly. A shock to my entire reality. I can’t quite describe the emptiness and loneliness that i have to not have my shadow next to me. Life seems more cruel and unfair, and I’m nowhere near the point where I’m “just so grateful for all the love and memories.” The grief is too unbearable. All along i thought she needed me to survive, but really i needed her. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Good night Gypsy, you’re my best friend. 🌹Gypsy Rose Lee (love muffin) 🌹Born sometime in August (Leo szn) 2013 - September 11, 2022 Furever and ever by my side 💔🐾🐼🌹