My sweet Jovie was a part of my life for almost 14 years. She was a constant backdrop of joy, fun and present moment-mindedness in the midst of some of the biggest accomplishments, joys and upheavals of my life. She was around when I moved countries to pursue medicine, met my husband, lost my Nana, got married, became a doctor, moved countries again, and had 2 babies. Almost all of my memories of this sweet time of my life involve Jovie somehow. She was a spunky, lovable buddy to me for many years. I will miss petting her soft head and ears, and seeing her spectacled little face smile up at me as we walk together.

With Jovie's death, it feels as though a very special chapter in my life has ended. I know I will never find another dog like her, but that won't stop me from trying. While I miss her terribly, and always will, I am so grateful for the gift that the Lord gave me in making me the steward of her life, from beginning to end. I look forward to the day I can remember all the special moments with her with joy instead of tears. I look forward to the renewal of all things - to a new earth where the the dim reflection of the perfect essence of the dog that Jovie was will be perfectly embodied.

Thank you, Jovie, for being loyal and faithful to me for all these years through all these changes. Thank you for letting me love and lead you for 14 years. It has been my honour and joy.

I love you, Professor :-*