Today, my family lost Jake to cancer. He was 9 years old. I was there the day we picked him out of his litter. A dirty, stinky, lovable, big pawed pup. So full of life. We took him home and gave him a bubble bath. That day he captured our hearts.

A little prayer for our dear friend...

Jake, I pray that you will always gaze upon the Montana mountains...

I pray that you will roll in every patch of heavenly snow and jump into every shimmering puddle, stream and river...you always loved the water.

I pray that you will come back and visit your horse buddy, Corky.

Most of all, I pray that you know you were adored, loved and cherished.

Silly, goofy, sweet, playful, trusting, loyal - Jake you will be sorely missed. I love you. Goodbye...

To my parents, who had to be the ones to put him down today, I'm so sorry I couldn't be there with you.

To anyone who has lost a special animal...I send you my love and my sorrow.

xo,