In Memory of Faith - October 30, 2024
Tomorrow, my daughter will have to put her faithful friend and canine companion, Faith, to sleep. Canine lymphoma is invading her body. She doesn't eat much, often gets sick, and breathes heavily. The doctor said it's time. The appointment has been made and, tomorrow, Alyssa will say a last goodbye. Faith has been a blessing for my daughter. I seem to remember that they found each other during Alyssa's senior year at Alabama. The dog had been rescued by a family who couldn't afford her care any longer. Alyssa rescued the rescue and they became fast friends. A blonde Belgian Malanois, Faith looked like a German Shepherd on slim-fast: long, lean, and lithe. Alyssa loved her and she loved Alyssa. It made me feel good that they had each other. A Belgian is no small purse-dog, and when Alyssa had long drives home, Faith's presence was a comfort. Anyone who might have been tempted to try to cause trouble with Alyssa would have to deal with 80 pounds of fur mi...