 Lucy and Belle haven't replaced Molly, just become memory-makers along with her. Having a dog will bless you with many of the happiest days of your life, and one of the worst. Anon  by Skip Cohen Molly the Wonder Dog headed for the Rainbow Bridge six years ago this past February. And while Lucy and Belle have filled the hole in my heart, the roses blooming in "Molly's Garden" have kept so many memories alive. Like most of you who have lost a pet, I spent the first few months devastated and thinking I could never make room in my heart again. I wrestled with what to do with her ashes and finally settled on a few rose bushes. This week, the one bush bloomed with the most roses I've had since I planted them. The other two rose bushes didn't survive after being battered by several hurricanes, but the one, pictured on the right was somewhat protected. It's also the first bush planted and got the majority of Molly's ashes. Memories are a wonderful thing. I've tried repeatedly over the years to grow roses, mostly because my grandmother had dozens of them across her backyard. Growing up and spending a lot of time with my grandparents, roses are one more memory-maker. This is just a short post this morning with a reminder to cherish your pups, capture lots of images...and savor the memories they make with you and your family. Lucy is a lot like Molly and has her spirit, energy and even sense of humor! But I certainly haven't forgotten Molly. After all, she went to work with me every day in my WPPI and Rangefinder days. While I had to work to make the company owner understand the benefits of an unofficial mascot at work, nothing changed the amount of fun we had in the office when Molly was there. She knew where everybody kept their Molly-treats. She'd make the rounds every morning and knew that stopping to see Bill Hurter meant she could jump on his lap and lick his face, while stopping by Marlene's desk meant her pads would be massaged. And whenever Ginny was feeling a little stressed, she'd be on the floor playing with Molly, which she once described as needing a "puppy fix." The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
Andy Rooney
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