It’s astonishing how a dog can ingraft itself into a family. When they first arrive, they change the make-up and function of the entire home. Their puppy cries in the night change our sleep patterns. Their gnawing on furniture legs and messes on the carpet cause us to wonder whether adopting them was such a good idea. But before we know it, they are eating from our plates, playing with our kids, barking at our mailman, and worming their way into our hearts.
This morning, we said "goodbye" to Louie, our buddy of 12 years. We'll miss him, but we're thankful for the laughs and joy he brought to our lives. As James writes, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above..." He certainly was a gift to our family. We'll miss you, Lou.
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