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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Thankful Thursday - Past and Present

We recently had a significant date for me - it was the date that two of my best dog friends died, in different years. Fourteen years ago, Acadia died on July 15. Her successor, my chocolate angel K, died exactly nine years later.

Each dog teaches me a whole new world of things about dogs, myself, and love. I miss both of them terribly. The loss of K, more recently, still pierces my heart when I realize, yet again, that she's gone from my daily life forever.

But I don't forget to revel in the lives of R and Shyla, our current sweet Duo.

I'm thankful for every one of our dogs - they make me smile.


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13 comments:

  1. DukeJuly 20, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    Our angels will always hold the most special places in our hearts forever♥
    What a stunning rainbow!

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  2. Mary HoneJuly 20, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    Every dog, like every person in our lives has been there for a purpose.

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  3. jank1961July 20, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    I try to forget the exact dates, as it just makes me more sad. Our Kobi died the day before Valentine's Day though, so I can never forget that one.
    When I'm missing one of my dogs that is gone, especially many years ago, I remind myself that their passing helped to make room for another to love. I'm not really sure if that reasoning helps all that much though. :(
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  4. Tails Around the RanchJuly 20, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    We keep our fur angels close to our heart every day and relish every day with the current duo at the Ranch.

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  5. Brian's Home BlogJuly 20, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Your aweeties always make us smile too! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  6. Bella Roxy & MacduiJuly 20, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    It's always sad to say goodbye to our furry friends, but it's great to have some new ones to help you deal with the sad feelings.

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  7. The Army of FourJuly 20, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    Those who have passed on are always close in our hearts. To me, the best way to celebrate their lives and to honor them is the way I care for Cam and Mags.
    KZK

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  8. Jans Funny FarmJuly 20, 2017 at 9:16 PM

    We always love and miss those that are gone even as we enjoy those still with us. What would we do without them in our lives? :)

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  9. bichonpawzJuly 21, 2017 at 12:52 AM

    I know exactly how you feel. I am very glad that I am sharing my life with my new pack of three now. But, our angels will always live on in our hearts. What a gorgeous rainbow!

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  10. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3July 21, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    I am sure they come back to visit you as all sorts of wild life while you are riding the trails

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  11. MurphyJuly 21, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    The angels remain in our hearts furever!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  12. Jackie BouchardJuly 21, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    A sweet tribute to your pups. Yes, they do all teach us something. And none of them are around anywhere near long enough. (Can't believe they both died on the same day. Wow.)

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  13. My GBGV LifeJuly 22, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    How odd they passed on the same day years apart. Each of us is different and brings something special to Mom's life.

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