Christmas Memories

It was Christmastime and the whole family was in Florida at the grandparent house. They had a special present for me this year and I was so excited to get the gift!

I was six years old and wearing my cloud footie pajamas on Christmas morning.

They finally brought out my gift.

A small puppy! A Jack Russel Terrier only a few months old.

She has been in my life since then. 12 years as my best friend.

I named her Angel after my grandmother. My grandmother had just passed and because I knew she was an angel in Heaven, I named my dog Angel.

She is the best dog anyone could ask for.

When my parents divorced Angel had to live with my father because my mother could not stand the way she shed everywhere.

However, when my father passed we had to keep her here.

She follows my every move and waits for me when I leave.

Sometimes I see characteristics in her that my dad had. I see my father in her. Like he is a part of her somehow. I do not know what I would do without my baby girl, my puppy at heart, my angel.

Today she threw up blood. I am very worried about her. I set up an appointment for the vet tomorrow at 3 pm.

I hope everything turns out alright because losing her will be like losing my father all over again.

My the Lord be with me throughout this journey in life.

I know it sounds crazy but I love my dog like she is my child.

Please pray for us now.

Thank you.