Monthly Archives: May 2009

Double Digits

Posted on May 18, 2009 by kel

May 16, 2009 “The living moment is everything.” -D.H. Lawrence HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY CAIN!! One year ago I wished for double digits. A wish come true and I’m so thankful that you are still here with me.

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Above Angel’s Rest

Posted on May 16, 2009 by kel

May 13, 2009 “Until one has loved an animal, part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” -Anatole France Our last stop before we leave Best Friends. A serene spot that sits quietly above Angel’s Rest and needs no explanation.

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Angel’s Rest and Lenny

Posted on May 15, 2009 by kel

May 12, 2009 Angel’s Rest lies within the canyon at Best Friends on a quiet stretch of road a short distance from the Welcome Center. It is the final resting place for many animals whose spirits flow with the wind … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Again

Posted on May 14, 2009 by kel

May 12, 2009 It’s a visit to Best Friends again with Wishcuit’s for the dogs of DogTown. We see familiar faces as we are greeted at the Welcome Center by Mary, Stephanie and Laura. It’s wonderful to see them and … Continue reading →

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A One Year Celebration

Posted on May 14, 2009 by wishcuit-admin

May 8, 2009 Today marks one year since your surgery. A year of having you by my side, sharing my life and exploring new trails. We celebrate with a trip to CSU. No treatments, just a visit with our friend … Continue reading →

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I Get This Way Sometime

Posted on May 14, 2009 by kel

April 30, 2009 I’m bummed.  I just found out today that Cain’s tumor has increased in size to 5 centimeters.   I know I’m supposed to stay positive, but I get this way sometime.

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Lessons From Cain

Posted on May 4, 2009 by kel

April 17, 2009 Today a typical spring snow storm hits Colorado, cold and blustery with thoughts of summer floating through my head. Gene Hill wrote, “Nobody can fully understand love unless he’s been owned by a dog.” My American Bulldog, … Continue reading →

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I Wonder

Posted on May 4, 2009 by kel

April 14, 2009 When I left CSU, one of the last questions that I asked was if this cancer would cause you any pain or suffering and how I would know.  I was told that you would just start to … Continue reading →

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Indecision

Posted on May 4, 2009 by kel

March, 2009 No dates, just a long period of indecision.  I decide to take Cain and go to Arizona  for a week. The desert is spacious and warm and that feeling of having the air squeezed out of me is gone. … Continue reading →

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A Long Drive Home

Posted on May 4, 2009 by kel

February 19, 2009 Safely back inside the private room I am greeted by Erin Allen from the Argus Institute.  Argus is a counseling and teaching service at CSU that provides emotional support to people who are going through tough times … Continue reading →

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