Daphne has been gone now for three days. I still feel that empty space in my heart but at least now I can smile and gather enough courage to face the world. I have been wondering where she is, and asking God if he really didnÓ´ allow animals in heaven.

Animals have feelings too; elephants are highly emotional creatures. As a pet owner, I have carefully observed the personalities of my dogs. I believe that they are not merely instruments nor food, nor entertainmentÅ that they are like us. Only our brain capacity is larger than theirs. But knowledge isnÓ´ the greatest thing in this world, it is love I believe. And they are capable of loving far more than any human could.
That is why I kept on asking God this. A lot of people told me Daphne is happy in heaven now, I heard a lot of pastors say that animals have no souls. I want to know the truth. I never really knew HE was going to answer my question so soon. Yesterday, when I woke up, I opened my laptop to see Daphneӳ pictures. Of course I was soon online, and as I was browsing, something caught my attention. Something so random and yet so surprisingŦlt;/p>

God Answers a Child About Dog in Heaven (click to see original post)
After reading this, I cried..a lot. But that was the first time I cried because I was happy. I was so happy to know that sheÓ³ safe. And that her life did not end just like a useless non-rechargeable battery. I was happy to know that someone far greater than I is now taking care of her in heaven. Perhaps I was mourning because I was so scared that Daphne didnÓ´ go to heaven but at least now my heart is at peace because my princess is now at peace.

Of course IÓ¬l never get over the fact that IÓ¬l no longer see her or hold her everyday. ItÓ³ hard because IÓ¶e been used to being treated well by her for the past nine years. And I, in turn, can no longer shower her with all my love.

I know I have to move on, I was just looking for some comfort.
So now I am not afraid. Because I know that someday I will see my princess again when my time comes.
So now I accept itÅ finallyÅ that she is gone. But not forever. She just transferred to another place. I am happy because she no longer needs to suffer whatever changes the world will experience.
My princess Daphne, even though youÓ²e no longer by my side, you are and you will always be here in my heart. I never had a human sister and I am grateful that you came into my life and became my sister… because your love for me is so pure that no one can ever surpass it. I love you so much my princess DaphneŦlt;br/>ItÓ³ not right for me to say good bye, but it is more appropriate to say see you soon.

based on a submission by Shariz Mae Piza

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