Friday, December 20, 2019

Rest in Peace - Chase (Gizzie) Bonaldi


R.I.P.
Chase (Gizzie) Bonaldi
02-21-2001 to 12-10-2019

There’s a heaviness in our home and it is so quiet.  Chase (Gizzie) Bonaldi has left a hole in our hearts that will never be replaced.  He was a million in one pup.  Everyone who has ever had the pleasure of meeting him automatically fell in love with him.  There was something about him.  And that doesn’t even include his antics.
Chase came through odds that were unbelievable – but then again there were so many prayers sent up when he had been really ill back in 2009.  The doctors weren’t optimistic with his prognosis but Tom and I did not waver.  We stood on the promises of God and in time Chase came through.  Some of the doctors had even been shocked.
Chase had what I had called “Chaseanality”.  He was a loving pup and wanted to be with us as much as possible.  He had truly been a lap dog.  We loved him and he knew it.  In turn he gave us unconditional love.
Last night had been a long night.  There was too much room in the bed.  I can’t even explain how I feel besides empty.  I miss that little guy more than words can express.  I miss that special look, I miss carrying him around like a football, I especially miss kissing that little furry face – and having those kisses returned ten-fold.
My heart aches as I know we have to look for a new normal.  Right now nothing feels normal.  Even Chelsea is feeling it. 
Thank you for the outpouring of love.  We really appreciate it.