Lanz,
You were just a little puppy when we adopted you. I remember how Papa and Mama would spend their money just to buy you a milk. Right after school, you're the first to be checked and be carried on even when I am still in my uniform. I would carry you and even sing you a song. I was in 5th grade, you were my first pet. You taught me a different kind of love from then on. Years passed and I didn't even notice how big you became. I cannot carry you any more. Instead, every time I went home you would run to me in the gate, wiggle your tail as if you were very happy to see me home. I'm sorry cause while growing up, I have taken you for granted. I thought you would always be there. I thought every time I would enter that gate, I would see your face and I would call out; "hey buddy!". High school until college... You were there. You saw me climbing up my way here. You were there to cheer me up. You were there to greet me when I am from work, tired and exhausted. We even made a deal, you have to make it till my wedding. But... but then suddenly that rainy night... you passed away. I was still in the office and when I got home, I wondered where are you, as I enter the door my nephew looked at me as if losing one of the member of the family. He said... "Tita Jan.. Lanz". I knew from right then what he meant. I ran outside to find you, cause half of me was still saying "this is a joke." I found no one outside. I walked to where u are buried... Half of me died with you. You were my very best friend, Lanz and you will always be. We almost grew up together. You became a witness in every success and a comforter in every grief. Thank you, Lanz. Thank you for showing me the kind of love that would say "till death do us part". Thank you, Lanz. This house will never be the same without you. You're not just a pet. You're a family. Too bad that you never made it to my wedding day, but Lanz... Please do know that you will always be remembered and half of me was buried with you. Thank you for that 11 wonderful years. Thank you. I love you.
Love,
Jan
