Reflections in Tennessee

Thank-you for once again sharing in the loss of one of our dogs. Your words were a great comfort and I didn't quite feel so alone at not being able to be with Hannah. She left this life with Carl with her, knowing that he loved her and that she meant something to us.

My time in Tennessee comes to an end today. It has been a whirlwind of a week. A good, longtime friend and my brother were here for a few days. We laughed, played cards, ate too much of all the wrong things and enjoyed the mountain views from the cabin and other places.

When they both left on Monday, it was needed time alone with my thoughts and a chance to mourn the loss of Hannah. In an unexpected moment, I saw a rainbow. It was the first one I've personally seen in a very long time. In looking at it, I felt that peace and comfort that only a rainbow can provide.

The time alone the last couple of days has also given me time to finish recharging my inner batteries and to put things into perspective. I didn't find the answers to my worries, but I think they'll come when it's time.

And now, it's time for me to get on the road and head home.

But not before I switch to the much lighter side and tell you that Todd, Max and Charlie had a great time!

Todd barked way too much! So much so, that my friends who own the cabin said someone nearby called them to complain about it.....  whoops ...

Max who played the role of social butterfly when my friend was here, was worn out from all the attention and fun that he really loves being a part of.

Which takes us to Charlie. At his respectable age of 15+ he seems to have enjoyed his time here too.  As I finish writing this post, he's sleeping soundly and snoring loudly!

And finally just as a teaser, I'll say that I hope you stop back by in the next day or so to meet this lovely gal named Leah. Who, like Hannah, will be coming to us as a "hospice foster" via Lab Rescue.