This is for Bianca, who passed away on this day (September 23) exactly 1 year ago.
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I’m going to start at the beginning. This is Bianca and me.

Bianca was my best friend and sister.

We were one and the same.

The only difference was that I was a human and she was a dog.

Though, it didn’t feel that way since she liked to wear my clothes.

And sometimes my doll’s clothes.

And even halloween costumes.

She was a part of the family. She loved music.

She signed all of our birthday cards.

And even though my father wasn’t too quick to accept her, she even got his love right away.

We shared the same friends.

Bianca attended my birthday parties.

And even dressed up along with me to fit the theme of the party (that year was Mexico themed).

Bianca especially hated bath time.

But somehow I always managed to get her into the pool.

Over and over again…

But she looked great once she was freshly groomed.

Bianca loved food more than anything…

Even more than dancing…

And playing with my feet…

And giving high fives…

And making my pictures unfocused by getting too close.

She loved relaxing on the driveway.

She also loved falling asleep on people.

This is who I grew up with.

Bianca was the second most important thing in my life after my parents for 18 years.

She saw me laugh and cry. And listened to me when I had no one to talk to.

She even let me turn her into a little punk when I was feeling rebellious.

Bianca helped me with my “baby project” for school one year. (I had to carry around a bag of rice and pretend like it was my baby for a week).

I have never met any other dog like her. She was special.

Bianca will always be loved and will always have a place in my heart.

The hardest part of having a best friend is saying goodbye. She will always be missed, but I know that she is resting now.

<3