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Monday, December 23, 2013

Gratitude

It felt like another long day of working on scheduling surgery and talking to doctors. Thank goodness for the infectious joy of my dogs.

Shyla loves to leap "just because she can". And she makes me smile widely every time.
Because a hiatus from bike riding is going to be forced upon me while I recover from surgery, I am making the most of every ride these days. Today, I headed for a favorite ridge. I had to ride through some deep snow to get there but the ridge sparkled with a fresh thin layer of snow and allowed views for miles around. It was glorious! I love riding my bike in the Rockies.

Then, after what felt like a long day in town, I arrived home to discover an incredible sunset underway. Shyla and I hiked at top speed to a view point.
It was a beautiful and peaceful way to end the day. My gratitude for the glory of mother nature is endless.
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25 comments:

  1. TarynDecember 23, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Truly, Earth is beautiful beyond words. I am glad the sunset brought you peace at the end of a tough day.

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  2. Nancy JDecember 23, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    When days are long, upcoming events out of our hands, our so much loved dogs/cats or other animal will be there with unconditional love. Beautiful photos, you will always be able to have your camera in your hands wherever you are. Many caring thoughts with love, as you travel into surgery once again.
    Meantime Christmas Greetings, Jean XXX

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  3. Kari in AlaskaDecember 23, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Gratitude is under appreciated

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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  4. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 23, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Oh you captured another beautiful day into your hands and heart- and shared with us! What love you give to us,
    love
    tweedles

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  5. Berts BlogDecember 23, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    If I had your photographic skills I would have all my walls covered from floor to ceiling with 20 by 30 photos of my dog. I can just picture a giant photo of Shyla bounding towards me with those beautiful eyes, or another wall sized photo of those incredible silloutte shots of her with the magnificent sky in the background. Yep, that is what I would do.

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  6. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥December 23, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Sending you wishes for a happy Christmas with family. We will be thinking of you as you prepare for your surgery.

    Hugs, Kathie and The OP Pack

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  7. BocciDecember 23, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that you stay strong through this surgery. We wish you all the best!

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  8. LuisaDecember 23, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers -- have a Christmas season filled with love and peace. And as always, thanks for the wonderful blog! You are more of an inspiration to many of us than you'll ever know.

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  9. KatDecember 23, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Wow, that second picture is absolutely gorgeous!!

    Hope everything goes well with the surgeries!!

    Merry Christmas to you and the pups!

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  10. SnowcatcherDecember 23, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Gosh, that truly was a gorgeous sunset!

    Surgery... the word makes me shiver. But I hope this will help you to get back to normal and be able to ride pain-free.

    Merry Christmas to you, the Runner and the Labs!

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  11. Millie and WalterDecember 23, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Sorry you have to spend the holiday season preparing for your surgery. As always your photos are fantastic. You are so lucky to live where you can see such amazing skies. They are a rare occurrence around here.

    Cindy

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  12. Bella Roxy & MacduiDecember 24, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Nice to be able to leave that stress behind and just enjoy the outdoors...and dogs.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  13. Lindsjö taxarDecember 24, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Have a great Christmas Eve!
    Majsan/

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  14. MelonDecember 24, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    Knowing that there is someone out there who can appreciate nature like you do brings me peace.

    I hope I can learn to do the same one day.
    Melon

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  15. DukeDecember 24, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    You are in our thoughts and prayers, KB. Your photos are absolutely beautiful!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  16. DexterDecember 24, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Dogs are expert at doing things just because they feel good. I hope the energy you draw from your rides today will sustain you through your recovery. My guess is the duo will be very solicitous and help make you smile.

    Mango Momma

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  17. TexWisGirlDecember 24, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    just awesome. i hope your holidays are merry.

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  18. fromsophiesviewDecember 24, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Merry♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸✰¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Christmas♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸✰¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Merry ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸✰¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Christmas ☆☆☆And¸¸✰¸¸ a ¸¸✰¸¸Happy ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸✰¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪New¸¸✰¸¸ Year

    Take care of yourselves and we'll be thinking of you!!
    Ron Jim and Sophie

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  19. CorbinDecember 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Wishing you a beautiful Christmas filled with lots of laughter and light from your special pair!
    -Corbin

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  20. MurphyDecember 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    We wish you and yours health and peace! Merry Christmas!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  21. Lovable LilyDecember 24, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Merry Christmas to our friends in the Rockies!

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle, Muffin & Mommy Kim

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  22. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyDecember 24, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Thank you for your daily reminders to be grateful and see the beauty in the world. Merry Christmas! Lee and Phod and their Lady

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  23. QuinnDecember 24, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    I hope Piper never realizes what a slouch I am! ;)

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  24. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleDecember 25, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Hi Y'all!

    You are in our prayers and will continue to be until you are recovered from your upcoming surgery.

    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  25. ~ Kirra ~December 25, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    So beautiful your location and as I had an operation just a few days ago the joy of a short walk with my Kirra helps the recovery.

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