Scout

I miss the chortles of excitement you'd have when I opened the gate to come home. I miss the feel of you crawling into bed with me before school. I used to take you for car rides all the time - we'd drop off packages at the post office, buy a pup cup at Sonic... the car hops would laugh because you'd be practically hanging out the car window, waiting for your ice cream. You always wanted to sit in my lap while I drove, but you were always a little too big. You loved our adventures together.

I was so sad to leave you when I left mom & dad's house for a place of my own. I had to watch you grow old from afar, wishing I could've taken you with me. I always had to trim you up when I came home because you wouldn't let anyone else do it. Our bond was special, and you let everyone know it. I wish I had more photos of your beautiful little face.

I keep hoping someday you'll be reincarnated and come back as my dog again. We deserve more adventures.