Elizabeth, Dear Sweet Elizabeth

Every single word was spoken from a specisl place deep in your soul that exemplifies the dedication, the nbreakable bondyou two have. He had "Elizabeth" imprinted on his neart the day he was born. You ave written a "masterpiece" tribute to an incredible blue-eyed fighter named Jake.

It is such an honor to get to know him better...such a privilege to be part of his journey through your recreation of an incredibly fun filled, love filled bely rubbed life. I felt as though I was there watching as he hid behind you or under the covers when t thundered, as thoughI was there as he pulled with such glee during his games of tug-of-war...and, of course, I felt as though I could see him grinning ear to ear as a peace and calm washed over him with every belly rub.

The way it was meant for you two to be together from the "get go".....the way he pranced over to you and showed you the belly you would be rubbing multiple times day and night for twelve years.....just rei forces that the Universe had huge life lessns for you all along. Jake was your Sage andyou were the mate of his soul.

I read this over several times before repying, because each time I learned a new nuance about Jake and about this special love shared between you two. Icannot tell you eeough wnat a privilege it is to get to know this unstoppable, loving, brave, delightful, trash loving, garden destroying, pizza loving up!

Jake will ALWAYS reside in your heart and he WILL make his presence known. One reason your heart aches so right now is that he took a piece of your heart with him! It will heal though and the wondrful treasure chest of memories you and Jake created together will fill you with his eternal grace.

The tree pictures yo shared were a perfect representation f Jake's story.....the protector, the belly rub King lounging on his sofa, and those BEAUTIFUL blue eyes! Talk about eyes being the wi dow to the soul...oh yeah...Jake's and examp.e of that!

PLEASE KNOW THAT JAKE WILL NEVER BE FORFOTTEN HERE! His life mattered and his ti e here on earth made a difference in tne lives of everyo e he touched! And you and Jake have touched us deeply.

Jake will always be withyou...behind t he joyful eyes of your little girl, in the melody of the song bird on the trails you hiked together, in the rays of the sun that reach out and warm your soul.....Jake's love will always surrou dnyou and protect you. Ne loved you so much and knew how much you loved him.

I picture him now, nestled on his back in the soft fluffy clouds as he beckons Angels over to rub his belly. Having a belly rubbed with Angel Wings must be an exhiliratng experience!

Holdingyou gently in our thoughts and hearts tonight and surrounding you with Jake's eternal grace.

Sally and Happy Hannah