I can tell from reading your memorial how well-loved Sadie was, Longblades. She was very fortunate when she caught OH's attention that day! Sounds like you were meant to be her family as she was yours!
My heart aches for you.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."