Today, I want to tell you about a special dog.

Her name, when translated from Chinese, means "Little Flower," and she lived at my wife's grandparents' house. She greeted me with pure joy every time we visited. Although she was sometimes wary of others, we shared an inexplicable connection. She chose me in that mysterious way that dogs sometimes do.

Recently, my wife shared the news that Little Flower had passed away.

She wasn't very old, and the suddenness of her passing shook me.

People often say, "We don't deserve dogs." While these words are echoed a lot, they really are true. Dogs give us unconditional love, asking for so little in return.

I'm sharing this post and her video because I want the world to know she existed. Though shorter than we hoped, Little Flower's life was filled with love and joy that touched everyone around her.

To those fortunate enough to share your home with a dog right now, please give them an extra tight hug today. Love them fiercely while you can.

There's a voice that keeps on calling me
Down the road, that's where I'll always be
Every stop I make, I make a new friend
Can't stay for long, just turn around and I'm gone again
Maybe tomorrow I'll want to settle down
Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on