In Loving Memory

Aslin I want to be with you. I still haven't left you baby girl. You loved life and adventure. You are my everything. I will always be broken without you.

Woodson, I knew you were my soul dog the moment you were placed in my arms as a two-week-old puppy. You became part of me and became my primary identity. For over 11 years, you were there for me every single day, greeting me with a smile and a kiss, and always up for an adventure. You were there to bring so much joy to the two of us in your first five years. Then, you were so patient when we brought home a second dog and taught Bodhi to be the best boy he could be. I cannot believe that you've been gone for two weeks now. There is such a hole in my heart that aches, but the three of us are doing the best we can without you. I do not know how I am going to adjust to this life without you, but when the tears start, I try to think back to every smile we gave each other over the almost 12 years together. We love you so much Woodson and I hope to see you again.

She will be missed. But we hope she’s running free with Belle.

Thank you for being my constant for 7 years and 8 days.

To all of my beloved family and friends: It comes with great heartache that I share that Kadiera has passed away.  She was approximately 17-18 years old and I had her for 15 years.   Kadiera lived a remarkable life and was well traveled, having been to nine different states, countless numbers of mountain peaks, hundreds if not thousands of miles of trails, walks and runs.  She had a well established social life between her dog and human friends, all of whom were special to her.   It's taken me a long time to try to even figure out what to write.  I have been struggling immensely with her passing and can only describe it as feeling like my soul has been ripped in half.  I can't imagine having lived the last 15 years without her - especially as 15 years together means that nearly half of my memories on this Earth are with her.  Kadiera and I were so in sync with one another and there aren't any words to describe how much I will continue to miss and cherish her.   Although Kadiera looked like a lab, a DNA test later in life demonstrated that she was actually a chow-chow mix, which I could see clearly with time.  She was fiercely independent and was not a people pleaser, which I just loved about her.  Kadiera was also not easily won over or bribed.  I always said that she had her own life and that it was my job to facilitate and finance it.  Her world was her own and it had meaning and purpose.  It's incredible how much she has shaped my life and influenced my everyday decisions. From the vehicle I drive, the house I own, the yard I have to my hair color and the deep friendships I cultivated...she is everywhere in my home and life and it feels so empty without her. While I will be keeping the details surrounding Kadiera's passing private, I welcome you to help me focus on celebrating her life. I would like to ask for you to please reach out and share any photos you may have of her or a favorite trait, memory or story.  This will help me preserve her memory and honor her legacy. Thank you all for the love you gave her over the years. I pray that she is in God's embrace - to him we belong and to him we return.

My dear Lola - you’ve been an incredible best friend and companion. I will miss you dearly and you’ll forever remain in my heart.

You were always here for me through the good and bad times in my life. I love and miss you so much, my sweet girl.

I loved you your whole life, I’ll miss you for the rest of mine.

We will forever miss you Sweet Pea!

It’s something unforgettable but in the end it’s right. I hope you had the time of your life.. 🐾🌈🌉