Well, it’s been three months since my last post, and I’m lost for a good starting point. So much has happened, and most of it unfortunately, has been bad.
As most of you know, my Dad passed away in mid May. My Dad was truly like a bestfriend to me, and his death has left an empty space in my life that I’ll never fill. But somehow, things have to move forward. In a card he wrote, a college friend reminded me of this beautiful Kahlil Gibron quote:
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight”
That’s the attitude I’m trying to take towards my Dad’s death–thinking about the good memories and letting them help me through this process as much as possible.
On a much lighter note, there was one excellent thing to come out of the whole mess, and his name is Winston. Named after Winston Churchill–one of my Dad’s favorite authors–Winston came into our lives on Sunday, June the 8th. I took one look at him a knew that he was going to be good for the fam.
Winston–a bit tuckered.
As I hoped, Winston has been wonderful. We’re not 100% percent sure about his lineage, but the vet’s best guess is a cross between some kind of Lab-Pointer mix and an Australian Shepard.
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Kim // August 13, 2008 at 3:09 am
Definitely, Australian Shepherd. So, now you have a Winston…..I have a Stanford. What the hell does that say about our family?? Come for a visit so our puppies can play. Hang in there, Heather……I’m trying my best, too.
Love ya,
Kim
Val Chicora // August 19, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Hi Heather,
I’m so very sorry to learn of your father’s death. My heart hurts for you. If you get a chance, drop me an email. I’d love to talk with you. I miss you. Love, Val