Lucy was my first dog. I got her in 1995, the week I moved out of my parents' house. She died in 2010 at the ripe old age of 14. This is my favorite picture of her. I thought it was lost forever.

I'm so glad I found it again!

I have had four dogs in my life and she was by far the smartest. Very easily teachable, very friendly, very social and, as you can see, quite patient.

I have overcome my grief, so no apologies for my loss are necessary. Of course I miss her, but seeing this photo made me so happy. It's like getting one more moment with her all these years.