Daisy's anniversary passes and Nestle turns eight

It's hard to believe a year has gone by since Daisy died. And it's hard to believe that Nestle turned eight on Friday, having moved in with us seven years ago. On January 1, we'll have had Chaco eight years which is hard to believe because these dogs have transformed my life in many ways in those years. There have been lots of happy moments, but many sad ones as well. Attachment to live beings brings us much happiness, but at some point we have to say goodbye. As I write this, the crew has settled down and I can see Gidget's nose from around the corner and hear the bone she is chewing on. Chaco is keeping watch of the doorway in front of us and the sounds of football stretch from down the hall. I'm sure Nestle and Hattie are napping while Joe watches. We have to root ourselves in our present moments because they are fleeting and it is in those present moments where the memories are formed that give us the hope for the life we lead and the beings (human and animal) we love.