@hopeful33250, Teresa, Volunteer Mentor, one of the kindest things anyone has ever done was a total shock and surprise to us.
We had just lost our beloved Franklin, a registered Sheltie. Advanced age took him away from us very quickly. One day he was bouncing around in the back yard, playing soccer. The next day he had great difficulty breathing.
It didn't look good. We took him to our vet, who examined him thoroughly. Shaking her head, she delivered the news we had dreaded would come. His heart was damaged. No, medicines would not help him.
He would only get worse and suffer. The decision was ours. All the kids came to love on him and comfort him. To say goodbye. He was our forever Friend and companion. How could we ever go on without him?
The next week, my friend showed up unexpectedly at my door. In her hands was a package wrapped in butcher paper. We sat down and I opened the package. Inside, looking up at me, was Franklin's perfect likeness. Danielle is an artist, student, administrative assistant, mother of five, and my friend.
She knew exactly what we needed to heal. Now, a constant reminder of our loving Franklin hangs on our wall with all the other family portraits. Her random act of kindness made us understand that there are many different ways to show kindness.

Mamacita