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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Our Canine Teachers

We had no clouds this morning, so we could enjoy the incredible sunrise light that makes this time of year shine.

This winter, I've noticed a change in Shyla. She used to frequently gaze off into the forest when I took her photo. Now her eyes are often on me. It feels nice, like an even stronger connection than we've had before.

On this date four years ago, we had one of our worst days, when Angel K was diagnosed with bone cancer. That singular memory has changed how I see this time of year and our lives together. Over the following seven months that she lived, K became my guide to how to live life with abandon and love. I now remember her and her last journey with a smile. She changed me forever.
All our dogs, including Angel K, have taught us similar lessons over and over again. They've been inspiring teachers and helped mold who we are today.

To those of you who celebrate Christmas, Happy Christmas Eve. I hope that all of you are warm and content.
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13 comments:

  1. Two French BulldogsDecember 24, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Ahhh nice post
    Merry Christmas Eve
    Lily & Edward

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  2. Dachshund NolaDecember 24, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Such sweet girls, the both of them!

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  3. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyDecember 24, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    The lessons from our angel dogs, live in our hearts. Merry Christmas!

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  4. Brian's Home BlogDecember 24, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Merry Christmas Eve from all of us!

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  5. rottroverDecember 24, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    Loving Shyla's confidence :-)

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  6. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥December 24, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    A beautiful post - we love how you think:)

    We hope that all your Christmas wishes come true!!

    Merry Christmas Woos from Ciara, Lightning, and Mom Kathie

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  7. LindaDecember 24, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Merry Christmas.

    xo Linda and Cinnamon

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  8. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 24, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    K taught us all how to live!
    Merry Christmas Eve to you
    love
    tweedles

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  9. zoepheedogsDecember 24, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Shyla looks so beautiful in that morning light! Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family have a wonderful day and weekend!

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  10. The Adventures of the LLB GangDecember 24, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    I just love the intense look in Shyla's eyes in the second picture!!
    Merry Christmas!

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  11. easyweimaranerDecember 25, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    they are the best teachers ever... even when they get a chewing bone instead of an apple :o) Merry Christmas to you all... weim-hugs&kisses :o)

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  12. DukeDecember 25, 2015 at 3:34 AM

    Beautiful post♥ Merry Christmas to you and Shyla and R and the Runner, KB!

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  13. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomDecember 25, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    We remember K with love...

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of happiness!

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