Don’t Cry Because It’s Over, Smile Because It Happened

There have been a lot of tears in my home lately. We had to say goodbye to our sweet little dog last week. Lily suddenly got sick over the weekend. By Thursday morning, it was clear she wouldn’t recover. I usually publish a new post on Fridays, but I just couldn’t get it together. I can’t believe she’s gone. Sure, she was older, and I knew she’d had a few health issues lately, but she went downhill so fast. It was very dramatic. Words cannot express how much she will be missed.   My dad came to spend the day Read More

Five Simple Joys I Learned from my Dog

It’s true. My dog only weighs about 20 pounds and has a brain about the size of a small orange (maybe that’s why she’s such a cutie!), but she has taught me many things.  Her name is Lily and she is the best dog ever. I read a quote recently that said “Everyone thinks they have the best dog ever, and they’re right.” So maybe you have the best dog in the world too. Lily enjoys the simple things in life, the simpler the better.. And when I spend time with her, I gain a better appreciation for those things Read More