My dog brought us closer and filled in the gaps of our family with love, laughter, and most importantly, hope.

Our minds have tricked us into believing it’s better to hope than invest.

Loneliness will set up camp in the walls of your soul and give new meaning to a feeling you thought you’d known before.

Maybe I still can, even if you can’t see it or hear the thank you.

I’ve never been good at saying things I didn’t mean.

I hope you leave this world one day knowing that you were someone’s reason for living, and that person was me.

The truth is, you’re going to cry at least once a week because you miss them.

This ache in your heart, I promise you will stop hurting.

It’s gotten easier to know that those text messages are for me, rather than trying to connect with her and wait for a miracle. 

Do not try to jump right back into your routine as if nothing has happened.