Broken

Three things have been broken today.

1. Broken window...Our siding glass door. Phoenix threw a rock at it this morning and it slowly crackled until the entire door looked like stained glass.

2. Broken dog...Our beloved yellow lab, Charley, was hit by a car just an hour ago. He didn't make it and we feel his absence already.

3. Hearts...Breaking the glass door seems like no big deal now that our little Charley is gone. I know that death and loss are an unavoidable part of this life. We are all so fragile, as is the world that surrounds us. Still...I am sad that Charley will never grow up to be a big boy. I am sad for Mack, our black lab puppy, who misses Charley so much already that he is laying down and won't get up. I am sad for Phoenix. Charley was his best buddy and helped Phoenix sleep in his own room when he was too scared to be in there by himself.

Isaac and I miss Charley so much.