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The realization that Daniel was no longer with me hit me like a freight train and nearly bowled me over. I had never felt so alone or bereft in my entire life. The absence of him consumed me. How could I miss something so desperately that I hadn’t even realized I had for the vast majority of my life?
The dog looked deeply into my eyes with his gentle brown ones. He blinked blankly several times as the silent tears streamed down my face. Even as soulful and loving as his gaze was, my angel’s spark was lacking.
Seeming uncertain how to help console me, his long, pink tongue lapped out to swipe my cheek. The wet kiss would have repulsed me mere days ago, but today, it made me smile sadly through my tears.
Heartbroken, but knowing that I didn’t have any choice but to try to get on with
