by Jerri Wethington
It's sometimes hard to imagine exactly what it is that makes you believe a dog can have a soul until you see the glimmer of their eyes slowly leave the body. It seems that all that they were is gone in a second. And yet for me, it is easier to believe that the wonderful God that I worship gives dogs a special kind of soul very different from ours. Holding to that, it is my hope that when our time comes we will all see our pets that gave so much to us on earth. Waiting patiently to see our faces at the proverbial pearly gate as if you are just coming home to once again romp and play for eternity. Such friends are almost never found amongst the human world. I believe dogs are a special gift from God to teach us of "the way of a dog" and what being a friend truly is. Unselfish in their desires, with love so endearing it really doesn't make sense "why" they love us. I know Alex would guard me with every ounce his body and soul could fathom if it ever came to be necessary. They don't care how much money you make, if you can sing, dance, or be the funniest guy in the world. All you have to do for a dog to adore you is to be there. That's it! A dog can know your mood, good or bad, sometimes even before you are aware of it yourself. Their only goal in life is to make sure they are a part of yours.