"You didn't need a dog in your life, Mom. You needed me, and I just happened to be a dog. "
Cocoa Marie
2 August 2007
A message uttered from a very sweet and patient chocolate lab, Cocoa Marie conveyed this wonderful thought to her mom during their first communication together with Cocoa on "the other side."
Rosemarie, who still grieves the loss of her long time friend who only recently crossed over at age 14, finds the words of well wishers confusing when they encourage her to get another dog. Cocoa Marie's quote brings home truth to her confusion... Sometimes it isn't the species that means so much to us in our lives, as it does the remarkable spirit who inhabits that body.
