It’s been 2 years, 1 month and 18 days since Gabby passed. The other day, like many days, I was reflecting on her and in my thoughts I said, “She was the best dog ever.” WAS. I never since she has passed every thought of her in the past tense. I always said, “Gabby’s the best!” As soon as I did this, I realized what I had done and my eyes, like now, filled up with tears. “Was.” The saddest word. My heart is breaking all over possibly worse than before. She IS the best dog ever. To me.