Years ago, that puppy met with a tragic accident and couldn’t be saved. Estelle had carried the pain of losing it for many years. She often wondered if the puppy would still be alive if she hadn’t separated from Cristofer. Shaking herself from those thoughts, she softly uttered, “I can’t blame it all on you.” She realized that the puppy’s death had been an unfortunate accident beyond anyone’s control.

Holding the adorable puppy close to her chest, she gently stroked its head and ...