Thursday, October 16, 2014

Seven Years

~Golden Pines in late 2007~
Today we are marking a little anniversary at Golden Pines.  It was seven years ago today that we moved to what we would later call "Golden Pines."
~Home Sweet Home!~
Its been an eventful and full seven years especially when I consider all that's happened in that time.  The other day I started to count all the dogs we've lost in the past 7 years.  I stopped when I got to 20 -- But that number is balanced by about the same number of dogs that have found their way to us, starting with Daisy, and pausing for Beau who came in September.  It reminds me that we bought this house with the hopes of giving a home to senior dogs like them.
~Part of the Gang in 2007, Charlie, Max, Rudi, Cubby and Cowboy~ 
Some people think we are crazy.  But the dogs have become a center pieces in our lives and have shepherded me through a sea of change of triumph and heart-break.  I feel more capable of handling life, thanks to them. My dogs center me, make me laugh, and re-teach me every day to love unconditionally. They remind me that during our short walk together on this earth to live in the moment and embrace life.

I don't think that we are crazy, I think we are truly blessed.  
~Sheba, Charlie and Josh the only three left of our original crew~ 
Here's to the next 7 years!  

33 comments:

  1. It's the building's gotcha day!

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  2. Happy Anniversary and here's to another 20 plus pups in the next 7 years. Thanks for all you do for those seniors that might otherwise not have a home.

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  3. I think you both have huge hearts, and all those beautiful dogs who have been lucky enough to call Golden Pines their home either long-term or short are some of the privileged few.
    Congratulations and here's to seven more years, and many more rescues.
    Hugs,
    ~Jo

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  4. Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful post and what a wonderful life you have. I'm a little teary now, but in a happy way. Hugs, Kim. :)

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  5. Anniversary Blessings, your huge heart, your lovely home, your man, and all else has given a new life with love and care to so many, yes, heartbreak and sadness as one or another leaves, but their time with you was the happiest for them. You have said everything in today's words. Hugs from down under, Jean.

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  6. a beautiful and giving life...

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  7. Congratulations! Seven years of providing love for the rejected.....making their senior lives wonderful. Here's to another seven.

    we think the people who think you're crazy are, themselves, crazy!

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  8. I think all the dogs that have come across your path have been blessed as well for if it weren't for you guys these dogs would of never of known what it was like to be loved and looked after like they deserve to be ! Thanks for all that you do for these older dogs ! Have a good week !

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  9. Happy Anniversary, Kim! You are wonderful to give all these pretty dogs another chance of life.. I am sure each was was a happy dog being with you. Great post and I love all the photos..

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  10. Well, with Todd and Charlie, who has always been my favorite although Chrissy is neck in neck with him, I think you'll be there a long time!...:)JP

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  11. Sweet Anniversary wishes, love that home of yours as I can imagine those beautiful dogs do. You are truely an angel, Blessings Francine.

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  12. I've almost been with you for seven years my friend x

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  13. Crikey ..... some people ARE crazy but you're sure not any of them. Congratulations on 7 wonderful years and may there be many more to come. Golden pines has improved with age. Bet you have too. It looks much more homely now with the gardens around and the trees grown. How lucky those dogs are to have you. I know ...... you're saying 'we are lucky to have the dogs'!! True Saints ..... that's what you are!!

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  14. You are blessed, but you are also a blessing to those wonderful dogs.

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  15. with a full heart
    i salute you.
    xo♥

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  16. oh it was meant to be!
    happy anniversary

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  17. Happy Anniversary - Hugs to you all!

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  18. I think that you all are blessed!!!! Happy anniversary.

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  19. Thats awesome that you have helped so many pups to live out a happy life, how many more in the next seven years?

    The Mad Scots

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  20. You moved to Golden Pines about the time we moved to Colorado. The years certainly pass quickly don't they! Love that you have blessed so many dogs with a loving home; of course they have given you that same love back.
    BTW, do you know any dog bloggers by the name Sophie with a dog named Gus? Trying to locate someone who entered a drawing on my blog-they have no blog or info on how to get in touch. Hope you another 7 yrs plus with love overflowing!
    Hugs, Noreen

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  21. Happy Anniversary to all of you at Golden Pines!!
    You have given hope and love to so many Goldens,,,, a place for them to feel at home,, and know they were loved.
    If they could say words back to you- they would be saying Thank You.,,,
    even though so many tears have fallen from your eyes,,, "thank you"
    love
    tweedles

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  22. Wow, you have had many many senior dogs in your life at Golden Pines. I think that both you and the dogs are very very lucky. I'm so glad that those seniors have been able to live at Golden Pines with you.

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  23. You are not crazy, you two are angels!

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  24. Ditto to all of your wonderful comments. You and Carl are wonderful and so admired for the precious and loving time you have given to all of your babies.I have been reading your blog from the beginning and have shared in the joys and sorrow. Thank you for allowing all of us to have a glimpse in your life at Golden Pines. Happy Anniversary!
    Gus' Mom
    { I did see Noreen's comment and have been in touch with her}

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  25. You and your husband are angels...and you are blessed!! Not crazy at all. I think it is wonderful. Happy Anniversary!! xo Jeanne

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  26. Kim! I can not believe that I was that close to you this past week! Next time, I will call you but we only get there every couple of years. :( This is where my beloved cousin lives. Her mother was the oldest child and my mother was the "baby" of the family. Oh! I can't believe I maybe could have hugged your beauties...

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  27. Happy Anniversary Kim! You're a wonder. Thanks for everything you do for those doggies!

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  28. Hi Kim. Happy anniversary to you and Carl. The dogs are all blessed to have you and Carl, but in return they have blessed you both as well with the unconditional love they have given you. Dogs are a definite blessing. Have a great weekend. ana

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  29. You are an amazing couple. As usual, bless you!

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