Belle
A tribute to my dog.
My family’s sweet companion of 14 years has passed. She enriched our lives immeasurably. I cannot imagine what life, particularly its challenges, would have been like without her. She gave us unconditional love, devoted attention, sparks of joy and amusement. We adopted her from a shelter at four months old. I like to think she got as much as she gave. She led a spoiled life in which we often said she *hit the jackpot* when finding a home with us. The reality is it was us who *hit-the-jackpot* getting her.
At first just a pup. Yes, a dog but so much more. A window to my soul.
Many seasons passed us by. The one constant was her comforting presence. My world is lonelier without her.
Her presence will be missed. Alas, all good things come to pass. Her spirit lives on forever.
She left me not alone. For the journey, she was my companion. In my thoughts, she remains.
There’s hope because of her. Upon sight she always raised my spirits. To be happy is to honor her.
