Ploy knew her father wouldn't be with them much longer. She found herself constantly looking at one particular photo, a real treasure. It showed her as a little girl, tiny beside her smiling dad, surrounded by a huge, bright sunflower garden. That golden moment, so full of life and laughter, felt like a tiny flicker of hope against the sadness that was closing in. When her father finally passed, Ploy wasn't alone. Her loyal dog, Cookie, stayed right by her side, a warm comfort as she grieved.