Surprised by Death

Reflections on prolonged trials

Gracious reader,

Yesterday began like any other day.

And then my puppy died.

One moment I was gardening with my children on a hot, beautiful summer’s day in our front yard while my puppy played in the sprinkler—his deepest passion in life.

The next moment, he lay lifeless on our back patio, never to frolic in the sprinkler again.

Though it was probably on…