Children’s Video Series: The Grace of Dogs--Episode 4

Charley grows up knowing that her dog, Kirby, loves her. They do everything together, and Charley experiences grace through Kirby's attention and companionship. After Kirby dies, Charley discovers the gift her dog left behind: a heart made bigger by love. This animated story in five short episodes wraps up with a beautiful reflection on how love that's given to us, by pets, by people, and by God, doesn't disappear when they're gone. It grows us. It stays with us. And it gives us more to share with the world. This video series, based on Dr. Andrew Root's book, "The Grace of Dogs," is produced by Luther Seminary's "Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative" and funded by the Lilly Endowment. Episode 4: Kirby Teaches Me to Say Goodbye Charley and Kirby are back for one of their most important conversations yet. In this episode, Charlie shares how Kirby grew old alongside her, from birthday parties to the first day of school. Then comes the hard part: Kirby gets sick, and Charley learns what grief feels like. This animated story doesn't shy away from big questions, like where do pets go when they die, and why do bad things happen if God loves us? It gently points young viewers toward the truth that God knows grief too, and that even in loss, we are never alone.