Overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, alone. Hospitals and Senior Homes, patients, and caregivers alike, we all felt the same way at times. For some, there was no reason to live anymore. Physical or emotional pain crept silently into our hearts, darkening the most hidden corners of our souls. She did not give up though. She persisted, she used every single trick she knew until she saw it: the smile, the timid smile on someone’s face. The hand that reached towards her to pet her. She would then put her head on that person’s lap, letting out a big sigh and appreciating all the pets she received. That was my Moxie, the amazing Therapy Dog that taught me life is worth living, exploring, and celebrating. There is a way to get from the deepest sorrow to the greatest joy. And Moxie showed me and many others the way.