I want to start this post by thanking everyone for all of the sweet comments and emails. They really mean a lot to me. It is amazing how a simple "I'm thinking about you" note can really lift your spirits. :)

Dave and I have been taking a lot of walks over the past few days. It is refreshing to get out of the house, to let loose and to talk. We talk about Cid, about our life together, about our dreams, our future. Strangely enough, I believe this experience has made me a better version of myself. It has motivated me. I don't want to waste time on things that don't fulfill my life and make me happy. I want to spend more time with the people I love and I want to make those people feel good. I want to hold Dave's hand a little bit longer, and stay in bed with him a little bit later. I am always talking about truly experiencing and appreciating my life. If I am going appreciate life then I must also respect death. Death is bitter and it hurts, but it is also forgiving, and it is peaceful. It is the end of one way of life, but the beginning of another. I am thankful for all of the wonderful years I had with my dog. He taught me about love and loyalty, about being enthusiastic and most of all, adaptable. Yes, there are still going to be some sad days ahead of me. The happy memories I have out number the sad ones and there have been too many tears on my blog lately. I am ready to move on and to smile again. :)

Thanks again for all of your support.

These are from one of our recent walks in Ault Park.