A moment with my thoughts...

Today, I was able to lose myself in thought as I walked along the shores. I felt the sun on my face...the sand and water between my toes...and an inner peace within my soul that I've come to know as "Craig".
As I quietly walked along the beach I carried on an inner dialogue, just as I do on a day-to-day basis, with Craig.
"I love you Craig. Do you still love me?"
"I miss you Craig. Do you miss me?
"Thank you for being my guardian angel...please don't ever leave me...and please, please, please wait for me!"
As I quietly stood with the sun beaming on my face...staring off into the horizon...I felt peace. I asked Craig to please give me some kind of sign that he was there with me. As I turned to leave, I looked down and as the wave swept across the sand...the most beautiful "worry-stone" appeared. I picked it up and felt the cool smoothness of it's surface...and I just "knew". This was my sign. This was Craig telling me that he would never leave my side...especially in times of stress and worry.
Today. Today was a very good day!

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Location:Ocracoke Island, NC

Dearest Craig...

Dearest Craig...

I keep looking for you...everywhere and in every face.

Even though I know you're gone.

Even though I know you can't come back.

But I have to take 1 small step forward.

I have to appreciate the new life I have here.

I can picture you nodding in agreement,

Telling me it's going to be ok.

For all of us...

It's going to be ok.

Guess what?

I Love You...

Me xoxoxo

Life Lessons From A Dog

Life Lessons from a Dog

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it's in your best interest, always practice obedience.
Enjoy it when someone wants to rub your tummy.
Take naps and always stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you are happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you are criticized, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout.
Run right back and make friends.

I don't know who wrote this, but after getting Morgan (my chocolate lab)...these are definite lessons I should take from him! :-)