Nickolas Cardwell
June 20, 2008 ~ March 23, 2026
“I look at you and wonder what my life would have been without you. The first day I saw you with those big beautiful eyes, I couldn’t help but fall in love with you. It was a joy just to sit with you as you helped me relieve the stress of the day. Your fur was the softest I’ve ever felt. I loved playing tug-a-war with you and your toys lamb chops and snoopy, it was OUR time. We had the best of times in the pool as you jumped and floated away on your floatie. The best dog ever as you stood by and watched Noelle have her litter. You loved playing with your son Noah and then continue to run around the house. But, time catches up to us all and 17 and half years later, we had to let you go. It was one of the hardest days. I will always love you forever”
Love you always,
Russ
It’s been a month and the nights get rough. I miss caring and holding you. Thanks for the memories we’ve made. I find myself looking through my phone watching your pics and videos. Love you always.
My sweet Nickolas, not a day goes by that I don’t wish you were still here with me. Since you left this world in March 2026, there has been a little emptiness in my heart that nothing else can fill. I miss your sweet face, your precious little ways, and the unconditional love you gave me just by being you.
People may see a dog, but I will forever see my baby, my companion, my comfort, and a piece of my heart that I was blessed enough to love.
They say time heals, but I’m learning that grief is simply love with nowhere to go. And, oh, Nickolas, I have so much love left for you.
I would give anything for one more cuddle, one more kiss, one more moment with you beside me. If love could have kept you here, you would have lived forever.
You may be gone from my arms, my precious boy, but you will never be gone from my heart. I hope somehow, somewhere, you can still feel how deeply you are loved and how very much you are missed.
Until I see you again, my sweet Nickolas, save me a little spot beside you. You will forever be my baby boy, my sweetest hello, my hardest goodbye, and one of the greatest loves of my life.
Loved beyond words. Missed beyond measure. Remembered for always.