Back to front

A sunset view from my deck and a sunrise from my front porch, I seek solace these days in the beauty I am blessed to have from my door.

A dog's day

From laying in the morning sun for Ellie, to a training session for Cash in new public places, to play time in the yard, to the bliss of a tired 9 month old puppy....dog love♡

Beauty in the pain

Life has been hard these last months. Fear, uncertainty, pain, grief, loss, they have been my companions, my tormentors.

I notice this view from my backyard and long to feel joy that I have before at the sight. For now I will be grateful that I notice it and can still recognize the possibility of joy.

Rest in Peace my sweet baby girl

After a month of hope, despair, laughter, love and tears, my baby girl went to heaven today.  Although it has been exhausting if it would have saved her, I would have continued with her care every 6 hours forever.  She was tired and she needed to rest, and although my heart knows this, there is a piece of my heart which she took with her and will forever belong to her.  I love you baby girl.  We miss you and will miss you forever. 

Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened. Anatole France