Today is the first anniversary of my darling Iota's departure to 'go on ahead', as I like to think of it. He was a dog whose most predominant characteristic was that he was full of the joy of life. He was my Scruffy Ray of Sunshine, my Small But Mighty Butterfly Hunter, and Sir Marks A Lot, amongst other monikers. He was the third member of the crew who became my Fantastic Four, and he was/is a light of my life. I am so deeply grateful for all he brought to me, for the laughter and adventures we shared, the quiet depths and delighted heights of what it was to love one another, and the connection that lives on, golden and shimmering, undimmed.
I don't feel up for writing up the remembrance post he truly deserves, but wanted to acknowledge him for the wondrous being he was and is.
I love you my remarkable, darling boy. Always and always.