Stay

This book made me relive a lot of things I have been trying very hard to avoid. Losing a loved one to cancer, feeling alone, abandoned almost. It also made me remember how my dog Kayla helped me through all that, without breaking a sweat. She was the pillars to my sanity, much like Joe is to Van. Like any pet is to its owner. I would have taken this picture with her, but sadly I have lost my dear friend... my baby and for the longest time i was avoiding that, avoiding all of this. This book made me confront it, and it made me smile in a way i haven't really smiled since she died. It also made me relive all the happy and downright ridiculous moments we shared together. So thank you Allie, for helping me remember her better. ~ 01/25/09~ <3