In a quiet country house, surrounded by green fields and wild flowers, lived a dog named Lυa. Lυa was a loving and devoted mother, who she cared for her puppies with precious love.
One day, while Lipa was playing with her puppies in the garden, something unexpected happened. A tragic accident took Lipa’s life, leaving her puppies scared and sad. Among them was Max, the youngest and most affectionate puppy.
When Max realized what had happened, his heart was filled with pain and sadness. He approached his mother, sniffed her and looked at her with eyes full of sadness. He did not understand why his mother no longer moved or caressed him with her warm tongue.
As the hours passed, the other puppies received comfort from the human family that surrounded them. But Max could not tear himself away from Lapa. He snuggled close to her, as if waiting for his mother to wake up at any moment and hug him lovingly.
Day after day, Max stayed close to Lapa. He refused to eat and only got up to drink a little water. He didn’t want to be away from his mother, even if that meant facing the reality that he would never see her move again.
The human family understood Max’s deep sadness and gave him the space and time he needed to say goodbye. They knew it was an important process for him, a way to come to terms with the loss and honour the love he had for his mother.
Days passed and Max finally got up from his place next to Lapa. He looked at his mother for the last time, as if he wanted to remember every detail of her face. Then, with slow but determined steps, he walked away.
Once the sadness had completely disappeared, Max found solace in the fact that he would always carry the love and memory of his mother in his heart. As he grew, he became a brave and loving dog, carrying with him the lessons of love and farewell that he had learned with Lipa.
Max’s story became a lesson in the importance of allowing ourselves to feel and express our grief. It reminded us that the grieving process is a natural part of life and that honoring those we have lost is a way to keep their memory alive in our hearts.
