D'Arcy July 2010

D'Arcy July 2010
I'm ready to play ball

Sunday, October 3, 2010

The past two months











We've been trying to soak up as much of our sweet D'Arcy as we can. We took her hiking on Kenosha Pass (her favorite place ever) in August and I've been determined to take her on runs when we both feel like it. This weekend I took her on our regular run and I notice her stopping more frequently. I started to cry and cried for most of the run. This little sweetie has been my running partner for 10 years, always right beside me, nudging me with her little cold nose. She still gets so excited when I get the leash and say "wanna go for a run?". I actually took the time yesterday to stop everytime she wanted to smell something or investigate the last dog's scent that passed. It was then that I took in the amazing scenery which seems to change daily. I realized, what they heck have I been doing these past years on this trail, head down, trudging along not appreciating the beauty of the moment. Thanks D'Arcy for helping me slow down and soak in the beauty. I love you!

Friday, July 23, 2010

It's time to be in the present

I've been noticing in my spirtual path that one lesson I need to really focus on is being in the present. I can't believe that it's my beloved first born, D'Arcy Doo the dog, that will be teaching me this lesson now. We learned the news 2 days ago that she has a bladder tumor. I keep thinking to myself, "nothing like an exhausting dose of complete and utter sorrow to shock you back into reality". 2 weeks ago I would get frustrated with her, always under foot, waiting for my every move. Now, as she starts to slow down, I find myself looking for her in the house, and craving her to be "under foot". It's my lesson now, to cherish each moment I have, be present with her and try not to get distracted by the unecessary. This will be a tough one. I don't know how much time I have with "the doo" but I'm determined to make each day the best they can be for her and for me.