I’m shedding a few tears while typing this post because my son’s first pet passed away today. The joy that dog gave both my daughter in-law and my son is beyond compare. It pains us both to see them in such despair.

We loved her and it hurts very badly right now.

We would always watch her when they take vacations, and she would always visit when they came. She was so sweet and loving. She brought me a lot of joy and love. As soon as she came in our house, she would use her nose to guide me to the kitchen and stand in front of the freezer till I got the ice cream out.

I loved how adapt she was at opening presents. Gently tearing the wrapping paper away.

She was a rescue, and she certainly rescued our families’ hearts.

We got to say goodbye to her this morning, and the hurt will be with us for a while. That’s the way it is when you lose a love.

I’ve got to finish a carving for them soon. And I’m going to put together a photo book for them and all the shots I have of her over the years.