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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Sunset in the Desert

The painting in the top right of the sidebar of my Angel K is based on a photo of her taken at sunset in the desert.

The most important thing that I've learned since K's death is that my heart is capable of grieving and growing new love at the same time. I'm not sure that I'll ever stop grieving K but the love that I've found for Shyla has helped me be happy again.

The biggest bump on the horizon is K's Rock (our first campsite). Carpe Diem.
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24 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJune 4, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    sweet, shining shyla. :)

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  2. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyJune 4, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    My heart feels the same, broken and loving all at the same time.

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  3. MurphyJune 4, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Yes, the next dogs help heal hearts but the hole is always there from the one who left.

    Your pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  4. Brian's Home BlogJune 4, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    We do totally understand those feelings. Beautiful sunset!

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  5. Bella Roxy & MacduiJune 4, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    New dogs NEVER replace a lost one, they just EXTEND the love!

    XXXOOO Bella Roxy & Dui

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  6. Cynthia SpringerJune 4, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    Sorry about losing K.
    Nice pics.

    bikehikebabe or Cynthia

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  7. NanaNor'sJune 4, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    KB, I have always believed that when we lose a pup we love so deeply and then bring another one into our hearts & home, that part of the one that left us lives on in the new one. So glad that Shyla found you and you found her.
    Happy Vacation time.
    Hugs,
    Noreen

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  8. rottroverJune 4, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Carpe Diem!!

    Your nasally well-endowed furiend,

    -Otto

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  9. TexWisGirlJune 4, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    (the whistlers stayed all thru winter last winter for the first time ever. usually they depart for a couple of months to go further south. no idea on the babies if they are still here. they look all adult, now.)

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  10. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomJune 4, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    K will always have a very special place in your heart. Shyla has a very special place in your life.

    Beautiful photos as usual!

    :)

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  11. SlimDoggyJune 4, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    I know how you feel, we've lost three of our babies, although Sally was the only one we had since she was a pup. It's been 5 years and still miss her and think of her everyday. You are right though, you can grow new love...and I feel luck to have found Jack & Maggie.

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  12. NCmountainwomanJune 4, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    I wish I could find room for growing a new love. Perhaps it just takes time. And, of course, we do still have our goofy Lucy. But there is still a big empty space that I hope in time to fill with love for another dog.

    I hadn't realized K's Rock is so very large!

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  13. Dachshund NolaJune 4, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Beautiful.
    Nola

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  14. Peggy FrezonJune 4, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    ohhh this post is just full of sweet emotion. I'm so sorry for your loss, I know you will never stop missing K. But you are so right, your heart has room for another dog, and that dog is lucky and blessed. Enjoy the sunsets and sunrises of every day.
    Peggy, Ike and Kelly

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  15. The Adventures of the LLB GangJune 4, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    Carpe Diem...to words that say so much!

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  16. DukeJune 5, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    You are such a blessing, Shyla ♥

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  17. AnonymousJune 5, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    So beautiful, all of it.

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  18. Piappies WorldJune 5, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Hi KB,

    We agree with you, every pet we have will always have a special place in our hearts.


    Love,
    Piappies Fudgie,Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Max, Wai-Pai & Forgie

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  19. TarynJune 5, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    You are a master of "Carpe Diem!" You let nothing stop you!

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  20. 24 Paws of LoveJune 5, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    We too are happy that you could grieve and love all at the same time. Shyla was made for you.

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  21. The Army of FourJune 5, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    We truly understand.
    KZK

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  22. White Dog BlogJune 5, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Momma, too, was amazed to discover that she could grieve and forever miss one special to her and still be open to forming a new bond without feeling unfaithful or callous. It is, we believe, always what your soulmate would want for you.

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  23. Lindsjö taxarJune 6, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    Beautiful sunset!!

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  24. ANGEL ABBYGRACEJune 6, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    You're absolutely correct about mourning continuing but love can still exist side by side with that sorrow. I know this to be so true as I still continue to feel the sadness over the loss of my beloved Abby. But Annabelle has been a saving balm to that raw sadness.
    Beautiful photography. I just love looking at your work.

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