God's greatest gifts to man...

...are pets. So why does he give them such a short time with us here on earth? A friend's dog died suddenly yesterday, and her pain and sorrow are immense. Nothing prepares one for the death of a pet, especially a deeply loved one.

I swear, when (if) I get to heaven, it will be my first question to the big man - "Why take from us the ones we love the most?" For example, cancer strikes some of the best people and eventually takes its physical toll on the body and mind, leaving friends and family with an empty hole where once a vibrant, amazing person filled that part of life.

With pets, it is the same haunting feeling. They play such critical roles as companions, friends, ball tossing partners, floor pillows, stress buffers, weekend playmates and so much more. How does God expect us to live when one of these precious creatures leaves us, leaves this world?

"It's funny how dogs and cats know the inside of folks better than other folks do, isn't it?"
- Eleanor H. Porter

We honor you, Mattie.
Much love,
H&K