by Charity Singleton Craig | Dec 28, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts
For the past few days, a lively, four-year-old chocolate Labrador Retriever named Lola has been staying at my house while her owner is out of town. We’ve been wrestling and racing; she licks me a lot, and I scratch her ears. Even now, she’s nudging me...
by Charity Singleton Craig | Nov 17, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts
Yesterday, I received a voicemail message I had been dreading.”Ms. Singleton, I wanted to say, again, how sorry I am and to express my sympathy at the loss of Precious. I also wanted to remind you that you requested a private cremation and we have her ashes here...
by Charity Singleton Craig | Nov 11, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts
Holding my dog as she died in my arms was one of the most painful experiences of my life. As much as I loved Precious, I was still surprised by how painful the experience of losing her has been. It still hurts, in fact.My first response to the intense pain was to try...
by Charity Singleton Craig | Nov 9, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts
There’s a sticky spot on my kitchen floor that grabs at my socks every time I walk over it. I think I spilled pineapple juice there last night, and though I tried to clean it up, it’s obvious I didn’t do a very good job. I haven’t had to clean...
by Charity Singleton Craig | Nov 6, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts
Father God,I praise You because You are the Creator of all living things and because Your love for the those that You have made far exceeds my feeble affections. So, thank you, Father, that you made and love Precious.Thank you that she brought You glory by being fully...