An LRROF Success Story

in 2005, a little angel, then the size of a tile, entered our lives and left a mark that will forever be with us. Precious Borriello, a beautiful, smart, confident, playful and loyal black lab. spoiled rotten, and she loved and appreciated every minute of it. Who knew this wonderful creature could bring so much love and happiness into our lives, our home and to all those she came in contact with. On march 11, 2017, my angel approached rainbow bridge. I cannot help but feel that the doctors caring for her made a mistake and I've tortured myself until I was sick. I need to focus on the many wonderful years that Precious blessed us with. She was a young 11. always playing with her toys, she made the house a home worth living and coming home to. she was so well-behaved and well-trained. she had some of the best habits. she loved home cooked meals, playing with her toys and being over-protective of mommy. although she was not a service dog, per se, she was my service dog. with me through thick and thin, always by my side. As I became a dialysis patient and struggled through home dialysis, there was my loyal angel, there at my side, every step of the way. she gave me strength; just knowing she was counting on my care, I was counting on her presence. she became my rock; My best friend and my ultimate companion over the last 11 years. We understood each other and we shared some of life's most enjoyable moments. I was blessed with the love and presence of the most precious animal I have ever known. Precious certainly lived up to her name. She was truly a gem. Now my house is no longer a home. Her spirit remains with me, but her presence is sorely missed. I have had dogs my entire life, but something remains so special about this one. My heart and my home are both terribly empty without her in it. My world has now changed forever. My Precious, mommy's angel, you brought so much love and happiness to my world and I know you feel the same. We have been blessed to have had 11 wonderful years together; you captured my heart from hello. I love and miss you dearly every minute and every second of every day. I only hope hand pray you have found happiness in the heavens above and you have been reunited with your sister as you cross rainbow bridge. I await you at the front door when I come home and will always think of you with every midnight snack and every car ride we shared together. you will forever and always be mommy's angel. My heart aches for you and I still remain lost without you. I miss your hugs and kisses, but feel your presence and spirit within me. I miss everything about you, but I must remain thankful for the loving, blessed life we shared together. you were my strength and you gave me so much to look forward to. you are truly priceless and Precious. you lived up to your name in every way. thank you for the years of love and fulfillment. you have impacted my heart and my life in a way that no other has ever touched me. Now, I simply want to know that you have your own room again filled with all of your toys and someone to always be there to throw your ball or make you a nice hot home-cooked meal when you are hungry. Mommy loves you forever and always. My hear aches for you, but I pray our paths cross again one day soon. Precious, my angel, thank you for some of life's most beautiful, wonderful memories. I pray you are forever with us in mind, heart and spirit.