RIP-Bernard

So, yesterday while myself and Alex were holding our beloved rat, Bernard, the dog attacked him, causing serious internal injury.  He was ultimately put to sleep. 

This was Alex's first real dealing with death, and let me tell you, it was hard on both of us.  I am heartbroken over the loss of my baby, but what made it worse?  Seeing Alex heart broken over it.  She keeps crying over him still today.  I keep telling her that he's in rat heaven, and I taught her how to pray to him.  I explained to her how wonderful rat heaven is, and that he is going to live there forever.  Nothing helps. 

So now, dear Bernard is laid to rest under a beautiful tree in our back yard, which I plan to plant flowers over.  Here's to Bernard- you will be missed little buddy.