Karen, you already know how upset I am that this has happened to you. You indeed are a hero for that puppy, which surely would have been dead had it not been for your selfless protection.

And of course Richard is the hero for you. I shutter to think if he had not been so swift and so brave in rushing to your aid. He is one brother!
I wish I could give him a big hug for what he did to rescue you.

You might want to get the name and phone number of that gardener who witnessed this event. He deserves our thanks as well.

And keep up with that new goal. Just remember how strong you really are.