Jake

This is Jake. Joliet Jake Hazzard Smith to be exact. A homage to my favorites. Actually Jake told me his name on - the day I brought him home from the pound. I tried all the names I had for dogs- none really fit. Luke was the closest, but wasn't quite right. Then 'Jake' popped into my head- as soon as I said it aloud, he perked up and looked at me- a ha! that's your name! And so it began.

Jake has taught me so much. Love, anger, forgiveness, true worry, responsibility (gasp!). He is the closest thing to grounding that I know, or can handle. Home- not yet. Job- nothing long term. Kids- nope. Dog- yup. Still freaks me out sometimes, I imagine how some parents might feel when they have those moments of realization. So while he is no kid, he is my boy. Dogs Rule.