Tucker

My parents and brother had this wonderful dog named Tucker.  Caleb became really good buddies with Tucker when we lived there for 6 months.  They would wander out into the garden and weeds on a daily basis.  Tucker was a true sweetheart, constantly letting Caleb jump on him, pull his tail (tisk tisk Caleb) and follow him around everywhere.  Caleb would often tell me, "Mommy, Tucker is my best buddy ever", which of course made my heart smile.


A couple months ago, Tucker wasn't doing well, so he left us and went up to heaven.  I had to explain this to Caleb because we were headed up to my parents and Tucker wasn't going to be there.  He even asked before we left "and I get to see Tucker, right?".  I had to remind him that Tucker was in heaven so he wouldn't be at my parents.  He seemed sad but I don't think he could quite understand.  He still prays every night for Tucker.  Their bond was real.  Very real.  To this day, if Caleb sees a dog, he tells us "my dog Tucker is up in heaven".


Until we get a dog, Tucker will forever be in this little boys heart.