It is my hope to share with you my love for animals and the gift of life and joy they have given me. Especially dogs and what they have taught me. They have had a profound effect on my spirituality. I now live with more peace, fulfillment and purpose.
Opening our eyes and our hearts to our four legged friends can teach us many valuable lessons. My chocolate lab Cassie died at the age of 10 from bone cancer. During the 8 months of her illness, I literally stopped dead in my tracks and re-evaluated my life. I have always realized dogs live short lives, but to actually be faced with losing Cassie was one on the hardest experiences I have gone through. Looking back, I believe with every fiber of my being God sent her to me. He knew she would gently guide me down a better path and she indeed did that, and more. I will always be grateful for the unwavering love she showed me.
Six months after losing Cassie, my miniature dachshund Frankie ruptured a disk in her back and is now paralyzed. It was a tough road, but I took it one day at a time. One year later I have come out stronger and have found more purpose for my life.
The joy of animals has given me a deeper meaning to this thing called life. I would have missed out on so many lessons had I not taken the time to pay attention to what was being taught to me through the lives of my dear furry friends.
So, through my blog I wish to bring hope to a world that tends to spin too fast. If we learn to observe moments through the hearts and lives of our animals, I believe the world will be a better and brighter place to be.