A sad day

Today has started as a day of great sadness. My three year old black female cocker spaniel,Clarissa has passed away.This dog has never left our yard but for some reason she got out and ran off early this morning and was hit by a car. The Police called to inform meand the lady who hit her also stayed at the scene to apologize to me, though hitting a black dog when it is dark out was certainly not her fault.
We are all terribly sad as anyone who knows us knows that our dogs are family members.We will however go on with God's grace. Please pray for our broken hearts.