Bentang Fadullo

I love you, mahal ko anak. Mommy will always miss you.

Exactly six years ago, someone gave us Bentang. She was born on July 13, 2020 and found her way into our home on August 25, 2020. That was when I learned how deeply I could love a dog. I just never realized that someday, I would have to lose her.

Bentang came into my life during my darkest and most painful season. Mom had just passed away in June 2020. I was grieving, lost, and struggling to keep going. It was just Dad and me at home. I told myself I needed something to care for, something to shift our attention from the pain. Then, I got Bentang. From that moment, she became the brightest part of my life. Simple, innocent, and playful. She easily captured my heart. She was my lucky charm, my good luck, my shoulder to cry on, my light, and my favorite good morning and good night.

Life became busier because of all the plans and dreams we were working toward. But even though your dad and I were busy, we still made sure you had everything you needed. Mamayen and Daddy were always there to look after you and care for you. I never knew that while I was busy building the life we dreamed of, I would lose the one who helped me believe I could keep living.

Bentang knew me at my lowest. She saved me from the darkest place I had ever been. She gave me a reason to keep going and to reach the dreams I once thought I couldn't.