by Julie Bolton / Mommy

Baby J. came to us 12 years ago. He was a left over Christmas puppy on sale in a pet store, the runt of the litter. As he grew and our love grew over the years, he became my friend and my protector. He would always station himself between a stranger and myself.

He would follow me from room to room. As the years went on, he developed diabetes and then went totally blind. While he became dependent on me for help, I became dependent on him for his constant love and companionship. He loved his car rides and just sleeping on my lap. He had the courage of a lion and the love of an angel.

Now he has joined my mom and dad in heaven and I know he will care for them as he cared for me. One glorious day I will see him and hold him, and he really will be able to see me again.
Thank you Baby J.