I came across this today

It is the only picture I have of myself with my beloved dog, Cerys. It seems so inconceivable that it's been almost five years since she passed. I still miss her. This was taken in 2001, at Yule (hence the ribbon), when she was about 10 years old. She'd started greying around the muzzle. She was a wonderful companion. It took me a full two years to get where I would sleep in the middle of the bed rather than on the side. Wherever you may be, my Cer-Bear, I love you.

(And yes, it isn't a great picture of me; I look huge. But it's a great reminder.)