In June 2006, I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog and treasured friend, Jake.
A wonderful woman, Fran Davis, did something very special to help celebrate my dear boy. Fran (not a relative, but a kindred spirit!) lives in Florida. She went to the Magic Kingdom and bought a big, blue balloon. She copied my dedication to Jake from the inside of my Christmas book, and attached this…along with some pixie dust….with ribbons to the balloon.
Standing in front of Cinderella’s castle, Fran said a prayer and let the balloon go up to the heavens. It was a beautiful day, she said, and Fran knew that Jake, and her own beloved, Kelsey, were watching as the balloon made its way to them.
It is hard to express how deeply this touched me. Thank you, Fran, for helping me celebrate Jake in such a magical way. I know your loving gift found him, for he has told me so. A special note to Fran: Jake said “Next time send cookies!”
Another gift for Jake – 2007 Update
When Jake left the message for Fran “Next time send cookies” I didn’t realize how quickly it would travel from his heavenly heart to hers! In June 2007, on the one year anniversary of Jake’s passing, Fran sent another balloon up to Jake – this time with a cookie attached!
You are a very special person, Fran. Thanks for being such a good friend to Jake…and to me!