I just want to say a big thank you to everyone for all the kind comments on my ramblings about loving and loss. Everyone who has loved someone (dog or human) and gone through the pain of losing them, knows exactly how I feel…both are a universal experience. I didn’t mean to wallow, and I …
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Lasting Love
It is hard to believe a year ago, today, we lost Kona to cancer. Not a day goes by that I don’t remember him in some little way and with a smile. A lot of people ask us why we haven’t adopted another dog into our lives yet. Healing takes time. Some heal quickly, or …
Kona: Big Goofy Dog Grin
This week I was doing some photo management while migrating my library from Lightroom 3 to 4 and came across a series of photos of Kona that really tugged at my heart. It was just another day in which Kona and I had a great time hanging out. In truth that was pretty much every …
One From The Past
While organizing my photo library I came across this one, from a year ago, in the archives. We had a 5 hour hike in the mountains that day. Kona probably put on twice as much milage as we did with his extra exploring as we hiked. As soon as we got home, he had dinner and …
Happy Holidays!
We’ve been on a long hiatus with our work schedule, which will keep us away from blogging until the New Year, but we just wanted to pop by and wish everyone Happy Holidays and a wonderful 2012! Looking forward to getting back to blogging in the new year.
Bond
It is hard to believe a month has passed since we lost Kona to cancer. They say time heals all wounds and I suppose that’s true. While I still miss him terribly, that will never change, I am learning to live with the hole he left in my life. Recently, I met someone who could not …
Found Treasures
I found an old roll of film in my camera bag from a little over a year ago. This photo of Kona curled up on our bed, made me remember how much he loved to curl up there on a winter morning. It also made me realize my old camera (Nikkormat FTN) needs a tune …
Remembering
First, a moment of silence for those lost on 9/11… It has been a difficult week, full of emptiness. We have been doing our own grieving, something everyone everyone does differently. There have been many tears, but at the same time, many smiles from wonderful memories. The space Kona left in our hearts and home …
Thank You
Many thanks for all the love and support we have received from the blog community during this difficult time. The love and warmth that has come through Kona’s blog, has been nothing short of amazing. If anyone doubts the power of animals, this is a true testament to the good they bring to the world. …
To Have Loved….
“‘Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all” -Alfred, Lord Tennyson In loving memory of Kona April 8, 2003- September 3, 2011 Yesterday, with great sorrow and many tears, we had to say our final goodbyes to our beloved Kona, who lost his battle with cancer. Kona passed peacefully …
Calling All Angels
“but if you could…do you think you would trade it in all the pain and suffering? ah, but then you’d miss the beauty of the light upon this earth and the sweetness of the leaving calling all angels calling all angels walk me through this one don’t leave me alone” -Jane Siberry “Calling All Angels”
Art For Kona
Some of the neighborhood kids came by to give Kona some pictures they made for him. It made him very happy to have visitors today.
Dream On
Sing with me, sing for the year Sing for the laughter, sing for the tears Sing with me, if it’s just for today Maybe tomorrow, the good lord will take you away -Aerosmith “Dream On” Seize the day, live the moment.
Quality Time
Spending quality time with Kona outside… and in…. Kona is slowing down this week and we are spending every second with him to make him comfortable and happy. His spirits are still high but his body is not co-operating. He is still demanding belly rubs though…always a good thing:) Thanks again to all of you …
An Anniversary Of Sorts…
It was 2 years ago today Kona became our 17th foster dog. Here he is, right after we gave him a bath, giving me that big smile of his. The moment I saw Kona, I fell in love with him, so even though his adoption wasn’t official until a little while later, today is the …
Love & Support
A tender moment with my boys. Kona pushes into you with his head while wagging his tail…one of his many ways of showing affection. I am always amazed at the comfort our dogs give during their toughest times. Truly a gift.
Watching The World Go By
Kona has been feeling better than last week, so we celebrated with a trip to a park. He is not using his right front leg much and he was happy to lay in the shade to watch all the activities. Tennis is his favorite. He checked out the courts after a game but didn’t find …
Swirls Of Love
Swirls of Kona’s fur, which I love so much. They smell like lavender, rosemary, and grass. A few words of thanks for all the support and friendship we have received during this difficult time. The good moments still outweigh the bad and we are loving each and every one of them.
Big Red Kona
I don’t have much to say, but I am grateful today for this time, just sitting and being together. Life is short, live it to it’s fullest.
Dreaming Of Better Days
A day spent lounging in the sun and dreaming of better days. Thank your all for your kind support. We’re living each moment to it’s fullest.