03/15/2026
“Get up! Get up! Get up!”
I peeked one eye open to see two tiny Wieners bouncing on my chest and promptly fell outta bed!
“Jazzy! Lilly Belle! For the love of dog, what are you doing?!” I grumbled.
“You gots to get up now!” Lilly Belle barked. “There’s a super special VIP on the way!”
Putting on my best pearls, I took off for the Rainbow Bridge, the Wieners hitchin’ a ride in my backpack.
As we approached the Bridge, it was jam packed as far as the eye could see and the angels were singin’ a rockin’ tune.
Lilly Belle was so excited she was vibrating as she looked over my shoulder!
“Oh, my gosh, I think I see her! Look!!!”
Golden rays of sunlight burst forth over the Bridge as a tiny doggie bounded towards us. And in a flash, sweet Annabelle aka Annie made her debut!
Lilly Belle leapt from my shoulder and ran to her.
“Oh, Annie! You’re here! My beautiful sister, you’re finally here!”
They rubbed noses and hugged and tiny whimpers of happiness could be heard throughout the land at the joyous reunion.
“Annie, we gots such a magnificent celebration planned for you with unlimited Coney I-Lander hot doggies, too!” Jazzy said. “But I’m guessing you wanna go talk to your Mama?”
Annie nodded so we all headed to Serenity Lake.
“So, Annie, tell me your story,” I said.
“Well, Destiny, I didn’t have too good a start. I was saved from a hoarding situation and you really don’t wanna know how bad that was.
“The rescuer who saved me, Tina, she called Ms. Jamee and said I looked like her kinda dog.”
“I know Ms. Jamee! She is the president of Oklahoma Alliance for Animals and gave me their Second Chance award several years ago!”
“Yep, that’s the one! She wasn’t sure if she should take me ‘cuz Sister here wasn’t doing good,” nodding towards Lilly Belle, “but decided she’d foster me at least.”
Lilly Belle snickered. “‘Foster…’ another word for ‘call me Mama!’”
“Right?!”
We all chuckled.
“So Ms. Jamee fostered me and sure enough, I hads me a new Mama!
“At first it was hard, I was scared of everything — even my food bowl! Mama was patient and knew it would take time for me to know I was safe.
“And when I did? Oh, Destiny, it was glorious! I had a family! I had toys and was never hungry and a soft bed to sleep in — but most of all, I had love.
“We lost Lilly Belle a short time later, but before she left, she told me it was now my job to watch over Mama and help heal her heart.
“I promised I would and for the next several years, I was by Mama’s side always. We would take walks in my stroller and I had the best time! We’d take rides to my favorite place where I gots free wieners! I hads a favorite toy named Pizza Man and Mama said I wore it plumb out!”
“You truly had a wonderful life,” I said. “Well, we’re here Annie. Go talk to your Mama.”
Annie and Lilly Belle walked out on the dock and Annie stepped forward.
“Mama, where do I even begin? My life began the day I met you. From that moment I knew nothing but joy and happiness. Each day was an adventure and it didn’t matter what we did so long as it was together. I will always remember your kindness, your patience, but most of all, your love. Thank you for taking a chance on a terrified little doggie who had nothing. I love you forever Mama, we both do.”
Wiping a tear I said, “Oh, sister, how beautiful. Welcome home, Annie, welcome home.”
Love
Angel Destiny 🌈
