In Loving Memory

Winston, our sweet boy and gentle soul will live in our hearts forever.

When we first brought home our French bulldog puppy in September of 2021, we had no idea that such a small, awkward little guy had the capacity to burst our hearts so wide open with love. We didn’t even know what to name him for many days and kept referring to him simply as “the Frenchman.” Eventually, his name just became Frenchman — it stuck, as if it had always been his. He was our funny, silly, deeply loving guy — endlessly creative in his own way. Every day, he was woven into our lives and our simplest routines. He’d sit on our yoga mats doing his own version of downward dog, or jump onto our laps in the car, head out the window, taking everything in. We wanted to be sure he loved — and never feared — water, and he did. He loved water in all its forms: baths, the ocean, rivers, and lakes. We swam together, fetched sticks, and ran through waves. We had so many water parties. He loved the mountains too — trail hikes, leaping off boulders, charging through big snowstorms. He filled every space in our hearts, even the most mundane ones: unloading the dryer while he stole a sock, the work-from-home drudgery made joyful by his presence, his head always resting on my foot. We’ll never forget the sweetness of waking up with him snoring on top of our heads in bed, somehow taking up all the space. He was never disengaged — always involved, always present, always curious. His curiosity for life was astounding. Frenchman only lived four and a half years — such a small span of time for such a massive impact. We realized something was wrong in September of 2025, and from that moment on, we were on a journey. We learned he had cancer and did everything we could — seeking answers, offering care, showing up for him fully, and loving him fiercely through it all. Though his life was far too short, it was filled completely — with devotion, adventure, presence, and love. Although one hundred years would have never been enough. As an emotional partner, he never shied away from offering support. He would extend his paw for a long paw-hold, always knowing exactly what was needed in the simplest of ways. There was so much wisdom in that — wisdom I absorbed just by being with him and observing how he showed up. Now, his absence is felt like a void — where love once was and seems no longer to be. And yet, I know that isn’t true. Frenchman was our warrior, our mirror. He showed us the depth of our own capacity to love and to receive love in return. He showed us that we are, at our core, pure love. What an incredible gift he gave us. To remember. Even though he is gone, the love for him remains — inside us and everywhere around us. He is still with us. We hope to give even a small portion of the love and presence he gave to us back into the world, because we know the world would be better for it. Through him, we made the story of our love real. And we will carry his legacy — everything he showed us about what we are capable of — into all of our relationships, holding loving presence as he taught us again and again. His gift to our lives will never leave us. To know a great soul is to be forever touched, forever changed. Our beautiful Frenchman. He is survived by and deeply loved by his big brother Bodhi, his Mommy Sara, and his Daddy Chris. We are always connected by a love that will never die.

and the Greatest of these is Love ♥️

Our Riley, our handsome man, our bubba boy, life is not the same without you. 💔 9 1/2 years was not long enough. we will always love you.

To the greatest dog that ever lived, a true Texas gentleman, noble and true. My protector, my confidant, my snuggle bug. My most eager companion, always ready for adventure. Epic fiend of burgers and harasser of squirrels, and giver of the warmest, softest hugs. Thank you for choosing me, for letting me be your person. Thank you for being patient with me. Thank you for being my motivation, my encouragement, my support. I will miss you always, Monkey Jack. I love you buddy <3

I’ll see you at the Rainbow Bridge. Miss you buddy.

Thank you Zoey for being the first to show me what true friendship, and love is. You will forever be the one and only BUG 🐞I know you are on the other side with your Grandma now and she’s spoiling you rotten! Thank you for staying as long as you could, baby. I love you always my sweet Zootie Bootie. 🖤🥹

Sachi Rae, my sweet girl. Thank you for choosing me and for loving me so purely and completely. You were my comfort, my constant, my joy, and my safe place. I will carry your love with me for the rest of my life. You were so deeply loved, and you always will be. Rest peacefully, my lovey dove. You are forever my heart.

In Loving Memory of Abbott God holds you in his Arms and we will Forever hold you in our hearts until we meet again.

It's been a month since my sweet, sweet Lucy passed. I think of her and miss her every single day. She was my soul dog and was loved so dearly.