The Neverending Story was one of my favorite movies as a child. In it, a bullied boy named Bastian, flees to his school attic to escapes the worries of his life. He enters a book and through that, the world Fantasia, which is in dire need of a hero and savior. Bastian learns to overcome his fear and triumphs in saving the land.

Having experienced some bullying in middle school, I related to this story on many levels.

And who could ever forget the beloved Falkor (the luck dragon)?

Apparently, not me.

I recently had an epiphany about my little Maltese dog, Lily.

Can you spot the resemblance?

Perhaps she’s my luck dragon.

Or not.

But regardless, I love her.