Oh my, this took me a while to get through because my eyes are so blurry. I wouldn't say any "what-if's" because you guys were out boating because like you said, she waited for you guys to get home and also you didn't have to endure the decision of putting her down. My dogs are 14 and 16, and while I knew what I was getting into when I clicked on this, it ultimately was comforting and beautiful to read. She was loved and loved you so much. Dogs are such a part of our family. It's going to be hard to recover when mine go.