I want to thank you, with all my heart,

for being my sister’s faithful companion.

I loved hearing Pat talk

about your walks together.

You two made my day

when Pat, with such delight,

would tell me how elated she was,

watching you in the park exploring and sniffing.

How I laughed when Pat

needed to pull, gently, on your leash

and you, Bella, turned, regarded your Mom with dismay as if to say ‘Hey I’m having fun, go away.’

The love you have for each other

is a sacred bond that death will not break.

Pat will, always, be thinking of you, Bella.

You are by her side when she walks to the park.

At home, before sleep, she sees you

by the side of Saint Francis

while he is telling stories

to the girls and boys who were called, early, to come home.

There is one adorable girl, Erin is her name, and

Saint Francis tells Erin,

while Bella goes to her side,

how Bella loved being cared for by Erin’s Mom.

I will say goodbye, Bella.

I am sure Erin will be introducing you to

all her friends who can’t wait

to meet and play with you.

Love

Uncle John

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