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Kanary
August 4, 2009

Here's My Heart

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This is another page I've created for Erika (Elombardo19 in the neighborhood!). Her beloved dog Ed was so much more than "just a dog" or pet. They were best friends and mutual companions.

I used to tell people that their dogs would let them know when "it was time" to let them go. I've learned that's not always true. Lucky (my four-legged BFF) hid his pain (probably for many years) and even minutes before the final trip to the vet, he was acting goofy and even wanted to play with the tennis ball. Dogs live in the moment. "I'm getting attention and affection right now and here's a tennis ball and the pain's not THAT bad..." Even the vets aren't always sure what the "right" choice is. Our unconditional love must then be demonstrated when we do what is best for the dog: relieve them of their unspoken pain, the limp they try to hide by moving faster, and finally, the obvious pain they can no longer hide. Those of you who've been there know what I'm talking about. Quality of life is measured differently for animals.

I loved this picture of Ed that Erika sent to me. It is a picture of a dog at peace. No worries. Our dogs will lie down in a position that allows them to see our comings and goings, where they can check to see if we're heading to the kitchen where the refrigerator holds miraculous things like meat and cheese, or better still, reaching for our purse and the car keys for a road trip. When I look at this picture of dear Ed, I see contentment. I see wisdom in those sweet brown eyes. I see age creeping in to rob a dog of its strength and vitality. I see a dog who is trusting his dog mom to do what is right for him, knowing she has his best interest at heart. The love of the ages seems to reside in his eyes. One thing I know for sure: the love they give is always greater than the love they take. I see all that and more in this photo of Ed.

The LO isn't quite finished yet. I want to add some hearts below the quote/title. Haven't found exactly what I want to use yet!

Products used:
QuicKutz Revolution and dog, star, and flourish dies
Alpha stickers from The Dollar Tree
pp October Afternoon, Night Light: Jack


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