For my sophomore composition class, we were assigned to write an essay about a turning point that has happened in my life. I was trying to think of a significant turning point, however, nothing came to mind. I went outside to play fetch with my dogs. While I was outside, I remembered an upsetting memory from my past.
Around age six, I was a happy little kid. My life was good, and I had no worries in the world. I had a good family, good friends, great pets, and much more. I didn’t think life could go bad; I was wrong. One day my dad had some friends over. We were all hanging out in my backyard watching my black lab, Duchess, play ball. When it was time to go in, my eight year old brother had the job of locking Duchess in her kennel. We all went inside to watch football and eat.
A couple hours later my dad went to go check up on Duchess. He found that the kennel was wide open and Duchess had escaped. My brother must not have locked the kennel correctly. My family looked all over for her for two days. It was not a good time; my whole family was worried sick.
Two days after my dog escaped, someone called our house. My mom answered. Apparently, it was my papa and it was not good news. When my mom got off the telephone, she made my brother and me sit down in the living room. She shut off the television so it would be silent. She informed us that Duchess had been hit by a car.
As soon as the words left my mom’s mouth, I started bawling. I ran outside and started screaming at God. I wanted to know why he had to take my dog away. My mom came and got me and hugged me as tight as could be.
The next few days were very difficult. I missed my dog. I was very sad, and I never stopped thinking of her for about a week or two. This situation made me stronger because after a couple weeks, I slowly accepted the fact that Duchess was dead. This situation just proves how fast something could happen and how life is not predictive. Now I know how life can twist around in a snap of a finger. This also had a positive side because if Duchess wouldn’t have died, I wouldn’t have had the chance to have all the dogs I have had in the past and at the moment. I will remember Duchess forever, and she will always have a spot in my heart.