Dear Melvin…I miss you. I mean like, I really miss you, not just your butt. She said it was a year ago that we said goodbye, I don’t understand the concept of time but it feels more like seven years, am I right?
I looked for you, for weeks. I would howl in case you were lost and needed to hear my sweet Barry White voice to find your way back. She and I were really sad. I couldn’t even be around her because she reminded me of you. I think she felt the same way about me. Eventually I had to stop being alone and start being there for her, just like you told me I would need to be. I try to love her as much as you love her, I think it’s working. She laughs a lot more now.
Lately, she has started saying, ‘you can’t go see your brother yet…’. Wait, what? Is going to see you an option? Truth is, I see you all the time. Like every time a sunspot shows up. Or when I’m outside and the breeze blows my beautiful hairs around, it’s you.
She tried to bring me other brothers. She is funny. I sent them packing. I know, I know, you believe in ‘give peace a chance’ and no one appreciates that about you more than me. It’s why I am still alive. But you know me, I shoot first and ask one question later: “Are you Melvin? No? Then GET OUT!”. I pledge allegiance to the brotherhood of Melvin and Jake.
You are my true love. You made me feel like Super Jake. You always loved me just as a I was. Losing you hurt real bad. I’m going to try to stay with her for a little while longer, she needs to soak in some more Jake awesomeness, but something tells me I may see you soon. It’s going to be the most epic reunion ever! When I see you, I will run so fast with all my legs and I will jump straight into you! You might want to get protective padding.
It’s you and me and her. She says she wouldn’t change a single thing and I agree. We love you and miss you but are way more better for having had you here with us. We will always be, three. Well, maybe four if you include your delicious butt.
I will take care of her and you know she will take care of me.
Be on the lookout for me.
I love you.
Jake
PS: We decided to only show the last part of the video, the part about all the love. There is music so be sure you have sound, music makes everything better!
Song credit is State of Grace by Taylor Swift, we hope she does not sue us!
Such a lovely letter Jake. I appreciate the humor mixed in with the serious stuff, as I’m sitting at my desk and don’t want to start crying here at work. That’s why I’ll wait until later to watch the video. Sending good thoughts and hugs your way.
Laughter is good! We choose laughter too!
Amazing! The video gave me chills. So much love was captured and so much love lives on.
Thank you, sister!!!
What a wonderful tribute to Melvin. Hugs to you and Jake today.
And once again, thank you for reminding me to always look for the joy.
Find the joy and never let go! It’s the only way to live.
Well, I’m crying like a baby and hugging my little special needs pug too tight right now. This is a beautiful post and beautiful video tribute. Thank you for sharing it. Sandy
Well I hope special pug has licked the tears away and that a smile has come over! Joy reigns supreme today!
I told myself over and over “Do NOT read/watch this at work”. Well, based on the blubbering mess I am, I obviously didn’t listen to myself.
This was such a beautiful tribute to Melvin. SO MUCH LOVE!!!!
I thought about you as soon as I woke up this morning and my heart has been a little raw all day. We are all missing Melvin and sending our thoughts to you and Jake today and always.
Oh no!!! Hopefully the tears have stopped and you are now basking in the joy that is Melvin and this beautiful life!
Beautiful
Thank you!
When I see you, I will run so fast with all my legs and I will jump straight into you! – Jakey, this is my favorite part….:) Tracey you are too beautiful inside and out not to show your pretty face in these pics!! xoxoxox
When I see you, I will run so fast with all my legs and I will jump straight into you! – Jakey, this is my favorite part….:) Tracey you are too beautiful inside and out not to show your pretty face in these pics!! xoxoxox
Awwwww, thank you so much, Carrie!
I love the picture of them laying on each other’s pillow!
Right?! I love that one too. Their story is perfectly told by that photo.
So. Many. Tears. And giggles, but lots of tears. Their friendship/brotherhood was so precious…
We hope the giggles prevail!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ! What a BEAUTIFUL video ~ Perfect song choice!
Thank you!!
love love love love love love love love love just all the love here. I have to go shower Boomer and Dottie with some now.
Yes! Hug those two for us too!
I don’t know what it is exactly, but your “guest posts” by Jake move me like no others. It’s something about the juxtaposition of cheerful, naive innocence with such raw, unapologetic need that moves me to tears. My fingers are crossed that Jake has much more time with you, but I know the reality and am so glad he has his reunion with Melvin to look forward to. Like others I will have to choose my time to watch the video, but know it will be great. So glad I found you!
Thank you, Molly’s mom! Jake’s ‘voice’ is pure. He is so expressive. I truly believe those are his words.
ok, i’ve got teary eyes. can’t even start to watch the video. Funny, I’ve been missing our dog Hercules all day today (we had to put him down 2 years ago at 16) and then I read this! The love is always there.
It is ALWAYS there! Just like they were/are. I love the name Hercules!
Thank you, thank you Jake for your beautiful words. And reading them in your Barry White voice, perfect. Always joy! xoxo
The first time I heard him bark I was like ‘what the…, that Barry White bark did not come from your little body!’.