for the love of my pups

have i ever told you how very much i love my animals? ;) if not, be ready, there will be a dose of love in many many more posts to come. i love them so much that there have been times when moms & dads will say to me, "you love your dogs this much, can you imagine what you're gonna feel when your babies are born?"  

i can't.  because sometimes, my love for my animals runs so thick and so deep that i find my heart wanting to burst.  burst with smiles every time i walk in the door and am greeted with wiggling tails, happy yawns of excitement, hugs between the legs (they walk between our legs to give us what we call "puppy hugs") and just joy sparkling from their eyes. 

my heart also wants to burst when i look at them loving each other. through their ailments, their sleepy days, their energetic days and any new transition our household goes through.  

they define what none of us will ever ever grasp in our lifetime from the human perspective:  unconditional love.  they love with no intention, no anger, no agenda.  sure, they need food, and exercise and love.  but they love without an expectation in return.  and they teach me daily what it is to forgive without a blink of an eye. 

i love these girls and lately, as i have been forced to put my feet up more, sit still and quietly, reflect, be present, pray, and give thanks for all that is to come, i'm giving even more thanks for what has been and what is now.  today.  my life. my blessings. my God. my dogs.  

they are my daily reminder that angels exist.  that God's love is so great.  that i am lucky enough to have and continue to feel this great kind of love.  that life will be okay.  and will always work out.  that though there will be challenges, there will be triumphs, there will be so much unknown in the future ... i am surrounded by gifts of love.  

unconditional and genuine love. 

lucky me. :) 

*if you love your animals - share it! i adore animals lovers from all over the world! :)

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