Celebrating ALL our sheepies......
   The pred is still doing it's job and I can barely feel her nodes. As you all could see by the wonderful pictures from the Christmas party, she hasn't lost her joy!!! From this continuing journey, I find myself being so grateful for each moment I spend with her, and I berate myself for taking her for granted for the last years, thinking, "oh..we can do that TOMORROW"...now, I know the tomorrows are numbered and each day, as much as a gift it is, it is a reminder that I don't know how many there are left. I know we all love our sheepies...but please don't wait till 'tomorrow' to do the things you want to do with them, for them. Celebrate their lives NOW....Hold them, kiss them, inhale them. I am a living example of the regret I have. We, Heart and I , well....I should have done more with her. More visits...more trials...more exploring, together just me and her. Now, I can only love her, comfort her, bribe her on the bed with me with treats.....  .....This holiday season, celebrate your sheepdog and continue doing so the whole year.   |
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| I'm so glad to hear Heart is doing well. I continue to keep you all in my prayers. Heart knows how much you love her and how special she is to you. I don't know if more visits or trials would matter, the love and devotion you have for her is exactly what she needs and means the most to her. |
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| So so happy to hear Heart is doing so well ! Heart knows you cherish her and I am so happy you are have more 'moments' to love and snuggle and kiss her! She has a wonderful mommy and she knows she has a beautiful life--that is why she is so joyful! I get it though--each tough life lesson brings more wisdom! Give her a big hug and kiss from me!  |
| It is so good to hear Heart is doing so well. I'm sure she's enjoying all the holiday fun. Please don't have regrets about what you would have or should have. Think of the great thing you did do and the great life Heart has had....keep positive for her. She's enjoying every minute and so should you. Strength to you.... |
| I agree with everyone that Heart knows she is loved. If happiness was expressed in BLING she would be covered in every square inch of it. But I do appreciate your sentiment and I know that all of us have been hugging our Sheepies a little harder in light of what you are going through. Thanks for reminding us to savor the time. |
"Love is all you need" in the grand scheme of things. And if any sheepie was ever loved, Heart is the poster child  Please don't feel less than, or look back. If Heart had a say, she wouldn't change a day with you and Dino. I love your expression "inhale them". Do just that  |
I know no matter what, we can never have enough time with these babies. BUT, it's ridiculous for you to be thinking of regrets! "living example of the regret" I don't think so!  Anyone just has to browse through your photos and what will we see? So many excursions, parties, parades, Sheepiepaloozas, nationals, therapy visits etc. etc. all of them with Heart being the most beautiful blinged-out baby there! Anyone meeting Heart will know right away that she is smothered with love! Doted upon! She is very very spoiled (and so she should be)! Heart has had a wonderful life, full of happiness and love, and it's not over yet, I pray she will have many more years of the same. The same because hers is a wonderful life!Of course hug her and love her as much as possible, but taken for granted? Not for a second! |
 That's so very true Val! We all should do to day all we can and not wait for tomorrow and don't wait to long if there is something we really want to do! I still don't think you should have regrets - enjoy your time right now. And don't let anything spoil the joy you two spend together. I would love to do more funthings with my Joy....... ...then I have to tidy up a house after my parents - gee I'm looking forward to that's done! Joy is with me - she sleeps under a table all of the time....  Need to do funstuff between the duty....yess. I am so happy that Heart is doing good! Lovely News!!! |
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 I'm happy to hear she is doing well. Keep making those memories and have lots of fun times. Hopefully she will be around for a long time. Oliver and Macie Grace send hugs and kisses to you and Heart AND Want to wish you a VERY VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  |
| Val, Good to hear such a good report on Heart. Don't regret what you didn't do. Celebrate what you have done with her... and will continue to do, as long as her health permits. I know the feeling of regret does try to muscle in. I felt it deeply when I lost my beloved boy Elliott in the course of 48 hours quite unexpectedly. We enjoyed lots of activities together but I thought there would be years more of obedience trials with him, more years of walks and hikes and traveling adventures together. When he was taken so suddenly (a result of medication given to him to combat an illness brought on by Valley Fever which was in turn the result of an earthquake) I asked myself why did I sit and watch that TV show when I might have been talking a walk with him, etc. This happened many, many years ago. But ever since & now today I just take the lessons learned from that experience and apply them every day to the ones who are with me now - Kristy & Chloe age 13, Hudson age 7 and Angel (Golden) age 6. We really do try to enjoy doing something together every day with each one of them and I often remember that I do this in memory of Elliott. None of us is perfect. We do the best we can. The dogs know that and love us knowing we are doing our best for them always. Thanks for listening to my thoughts on regret. They aren't worth the time you given them. Time best used for other thoughts such as enjoying our dogs in the moment. Linda Zimmerman |
| ^^^^^^^ Linda, Thank you. You have shared very special thoughts and I appreciate that. I agree with what everyone has said..We all need to just love'em...that is the most important thing. And I will remember that..always. |
| Val, So agree with what everyone has said. Enjoy every minute and have no regrets. You have nothing to regret. Heart has had and will continue to have the best life and knows the love you have for her. Cindy |
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