"We derive immeasurable good, uncounted pleasures, enormous security, and many critical lessons about life by having dogs." ~ Roger Caras, A Celebration of Dogs
Today my golden retriever turns 15 years old!
(The life span of this breed is 10-12 years). These are a few of the many lessons I learned because of my dog, Sandy...
Unconditional love • rest natural food and how it heals the body • playing with reckless abandon • never complaining • if one way doesn't work try another • never give up • stay till the job is done • share • boundaries • nurturing • empathy • loyalty • companionship • holding space • being in the now • power of prayer • power of community gathered for a unified cause • grace • resilience • getting messy • being young at heart • compatibility • surrender • water lust • flexibility • conviction • freedom...
Sandy has defied the boundaries others tried to set for her time and time again. I am in awe of how much I have changed specifically because of our relationship. I am beyond blessed to have shared & enjoyed the last dozen years together.
Read more of Sandy's story here...
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