We lost our dog...our dog of 12 years. His name was Kaipo and we laid him to rest on August 4th. When we got home from the shelter after putting Kaipo down, I sat down in our kitchen and said to my husband, "So it's a new life for us now." Life felt so different at that moment. How I loved that dog. Having had Kaipo in our lives since before Marvin and I married, before we started our family, and before we bought our home; the loss of Kaipo's constant, comfortable, and loving presence marked (to me) the end of what once "WAS" and the beginning of what "IS" coming...it was a sorrowful day, but one full of hope and trust in whatever God is bringing us.
We adopted a new dog...Koa. A dog I would've never pictured our family getting. After spending time with three dogs at the shelter, Maile's heart (and I have to surprisingly admit, my heart too) sat on a two year old playful, but skiddish chihuahua mutt. Much different than what we were use to. Marvin came by the shelter to take a look at this dog and I warned him by saying, "It's not what you're expecting." After spending some time with him, Marvin gave his blessing.
It seemed like we all knew...we needed change. Anyway, it felt right. It's been a week later since the day we brought Koa home. Turns out, he's a really good dog...playful but calm, affectionate, a little snippy and nervous, but loving. Our home feels very different now.
So, a new story is beginning. It's funny how a family pet can signify such change...and motivate the introduction to a blogsite:o) Anyway, I believe in change. I believe in pets! Dogs are such beautiful creations. How healing they can be...
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