This has been the hardest time of my life. I have been "in dogs" in one way or another for almost 17 years, starting with our first Krunch who Billy Rossi showed for us. While I was busy burying so many dear friends and family, it had been the one constant positive in my life. I so enjoyed going to the shows and seeing ALL the beautiful breeds of dogs...and to watch a creature that you brought into the world take the ring while everyone is clapping and cheering for him...there is no high on earth that could compare to it. I am blessed to have had the most wonderful furry companions grace my home...miracles on four feet, who didn't care that I sag, turned gray, or have a smile akin to a Halloween pumpkin. They have given me a glimpse into their world, and for that I shall be eternally grateful. They complete me. The day that they leave this earthly plain will indeed be difficult, but though their body will have given up the effort...I know they will never be more than a breath away. So, from now on I will content myself with hugging Grace, throwing the ball for Arwen and watching Vin guard his little harem. He has never failed to bring tears to my eyes; he is everything I could have ever dreamed of. Kizzy's gaze will live on through his eyes, and the eyes of his progeny. Dawn ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================