09/19/2026
One year ago today, I had to make the most difficult and heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to my sweet boy, Force. 💔
Force was my soul dog.
He wasn’t just my dog. He was a piece of my heart, my family, and such a huge part of my life. He was truly the best of the best.
Six and a half years wasn’t enough time. Not even close. I feel robbed of the years we should have had together, the adventures we should have taken, and all of the memories we never got the chance to make.
To say I miss him is an understatement. There isn’t a single word in the English language that could ever describe how much I miss him or the pain my heart still feels from not having him here with me.
He was my best friend, my companion, my protector, and my travel buddy. He comforted me on the good days and carried me through the bad ones. Whenever I wasn’t feeling well or I was sad, he never left my side. He made me smile. He made me laugh. He brought so much happiness and joy into my life, and he loved me unconditionally.
Force was truly a one-in-a-million dog. He had the biggest heart and loved with everything he had. He was so smart, he knew what I was going to do before I even had the thought. He was the happiest boy, but he was also incredibly sensitive. He was the alpha of the pack, and I frequently had to remind him that he was not, in fact, the boss of the other dogs. I’m not entirely sure he ever believed me.
I know Force loved me with everything he had in him, and I hope with all my heart the he knew I loved him just as much.
His nickname, Big Handsome, suited him perfectly. Force was a big, beautiful Belgian Malinois with the most incredible golden eyes that seemed to glow whenever the sunlight hit them.
Forcey Boo, thank you for always sending me those double, end-to-end rainbows. I know they’re your way of reminding me that even though I can’t see you anymore, you’re still here, walking beside me.
I would give anything for more time with you. One more adventure. One more car ride. One more laugh because of something you did.
I miss you terribly, my Big Handsome boy. There will never be another Force.
Forever loved. Forever missed. Never forgotten. ❤️