Ashes to Ashes
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...
The Failure of Trying to Forget
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...
New Normal
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...Gratitude for Precious (a prayer in her last moments)
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...
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