Thank you to my dogs.

My dogs are a blessing in my life. Especially this last year.
I learned a lot from Pilot, and continued to learn more when I got Lemmy 6 months later. They test(ed) me, taught me patients, compassion, and helped me to learn when to laugh things off.
This passed year had been rough. My marriage crashed and burned. As I grew miserable, not once did they leave my side. When I sank into a deep depression, again they never left my side, instead they reminded me I was still important, still loved and helped me from time to time to leave the house, so I could see the smile on their face as they enjoyed the fresh air and exercise; Which brought a smile to my face if only for a moment.
When the end came, and I packed my daughter, packed my things, they remained loyal and followed me whole heartily, never looking back but forward and took everything new with optimism. When I cried, Pilot rested his head in my lap and refused to leave my side. When I sat and worried about how I was going to get back on my feet, how I was going to make things work, Lemmy remind at my side flashing his goofy corgi smile, saying " Don't sweat it, you survived me, you'll make it threw this too". On days I felt like I couldn't get out of bed, I would be mauled and licked until I had no choice but to get my day going.
As things got better, I started to laugh more, I relaxed and life was coming together. I started building confidence in the choice I had made, confidence in myself again.
I am where I am now, my life isn't perfect, I still have a long way to go to get where I want to be. But I know I have my dogs to thank, for getting me through the hardest times, for not once leaving my side, for always and continuing teaching me to laugh and forgive.
I love my dogs, Pilot and Lemmy, this is a thanks to all you're love and devotion...even though some days you drive me up the wall.

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Comment by Anna Morelli on July 30, 2013 at 7:24pm: Beautiful post and so well said. I credit the animals in my life for keeping my sanity through the years ( even though I can hear a little voice saying "What sanity?"). They have been my friends, comforters, teachers, and yes, at times, been the only reason I had to mke get out of bed. They are awesome beings!

Comment by Teresa Gilpin on July 30, 2013 at 6:07pm: Sometimes life really sucks! But I love that you are pulling yourself up and with the help of your furry family, friends, and all the people who love you, you are strong!!!

Comment by Linda on July 30, 2013 at 4:28pm: I don't think there is a person alive who has not been in that dark place. So many of us are blessed with having animals that are so willing to sit and wait with us and by their love pull us out of that pain. They bring a special kind of bonding and love...unconditional...that we all need.

I am glad that things are looking better for you now...you may have a long journey yet ahead but you have proven to yourself that it will happen.

Comment by Autumn and Jonathan on July 30, 2013 at 4:23pm: This made me cry. I can relate to this post so much. I too have gotten to where I am to today thanks to the wonderful dogs that had entered my life years ago and have passed, leaving me with many lessons and memories that I won't ever forget. Thank you for sharing this.