Hi Sue,
I've just read this.
Dreadful news. Rüdiger and I are so, so, so sorry for your loss. I'm really sad.
She waited to say goodbye though and you will take comfort in that later
I agree with this full heartdly. In years to come, you'll look back and you'll treasure the fact she said 'goodbye' to you.
I wish I could be by your side and take the pain away... but life is like a wheel in motion and all is moving forward for you.
Now you have the memories of happy times together. Take comfort in your love and care that you were able to dedicate to your dog all her life. Not many animals were so lucky.
With lots of love.