The photos that make me nostalgic are undoubtedly those with loved ones who are no longer physically present. This is one of them. Although it was taken unexpectedly by my sister, who was on the bed at the time, and I was dressed in my best clothes, I never thought I would treasure this image. It's been three years since my beloved Chloe and my baby Beethoven left this world—a long time that sounds so distant and yet so recent. I miss every moment with my babies. Chloe and I were inseparable; we went everywhere together. Well, her size certainly helped with getting around, but it was a beautiful connection that I never thought would end so soon.

There wasn't a single moment when I wasn't watching over her, dressing her up with a little dress, a pretty collar, or simply taking out whatever she shouldn't eat. I think this was one of those moments where I was trying to see and remove whatever she had grabbed, whether it was a stone or food she shouldn't have. She was so small, yet she could get into so many places. Although she was always super jealous and attached to me, everyone in my family loved her, even my dad, who doesn't usually put animals in his bed. He would lift her up, and like a good granddaughter, she would lie on his tummy. There were even times when I was startled to find her asleep with him, hidden. Chloe was one of my greatest blessings and joys. That little dog brought me so many smiles and was my companion in good times and bad, and for that, I am grateful for her time in this world, even though it still hurts. But that won't erase the beautiful memories we created.