Unconditional Love and Support

Do you love someone unconditionally or does someone love you in that same way? Do you unconditionally support those around you, in your organization, and community? Does your organization truly unconditionally support those in their organization? If so, I am sure the results are extremely evident.

I received unconditional love from Missy for more than 14 years. She was not related to me by birth or marriage, she was adopted into our family shortly after she was born. That unconditional love from Missy tragically came to an end this weekend. No matter what time I came home, mood I was in, or how nice I was to her, Missy was there for me, always showering me with unconditional love and support.

Missy always actively chose to love me unconditionally, regardless of what I did, where we were, outside distractions, or how much I engaged with her. Her love was constant and she was always in tune with my physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. She nursed me back to health during ailments and injuries and would actively provide distractions during emotionally challenging times.

Her unconditional love was just that, unconditional. Missy did not love me more or less during each day based on how I treated her that morning. She woke up already providing that love. And Missy’s love was not only for me, she also provided it equally to three others: Leilani, Bella, and Westy. She even provided it to others who she felt were part of her pack.

Since Missy’s passing, I am not the same…we are all not the same. I wake up in the morning expected to hear or see her. I walk into a room hoping that Missy is there or waiting for her to follow me from where I came. I still go to the front door to take Missy outside but sadly that will no longer happen. I am hoping that Missy would be here to fill this void, my heart, and nurse me back to health.

Her passing will not only impact me short term. While I will always remain sad for losing Missy and will have a hole in my heart, I will not forget what she taught me by her actions every day. Unconditional love and support is always needed by everyone and I will do my best to provide that to others.