Because of Winn-Dixie

by Kate DiCamillo

It’s hard not to immediately fall in love with a dog who has a good sense of humor.

“Dear God, thank you for warm summer nights and candlelight and good food. But thank you most of all for friends. We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other. And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen.”