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My Lifesaver
Nine and half years ago my older sister bought me a 5wk old beautiful yellow lab puppy that I named Bailee. At the time I was 20 years old and struggling through many health problems. With no answers coming from the doctors, I sank into terrible depression. There were many times I questioned whether to stay or "check out". Struggling through daily life, every time I needed a gentle look or kiss to tell me it would get better, there was Bailee. He was all I felt I had at the time. We spent everyday on the couch together for the first 1 1/2 of his life while I regained my life. If it weren't for Bailee, I wouldn't be here today. We have shared many happy years together since then, even adding a best friend in his life with my husband. He was diagnosed with mouth cancer Christmas 2006. I decided it was time for me to get him through his hardship just as he did for me years ago. I stood right by him through it all. The hardest thing I ever had to do was end his life after he gave me life. Mere words could not begin to explain the difference he made in my life. I feel as though a small piece of my heart is gone. Thank you for the beautiful poem on this page. The possibility of being with him again makes my heart smile. I love you Bailee. Thank you for being my rock.--My Lifesaver
