Lessons I've Learned from My Dog:
It's been four days since we lost our sweet dog, Snowy. Yesterday was the first day where I've seriously not outright SOBBED at some point during the day…
I know it's hard to fathom, but this has truly been just as painful as losing a family member for us… Though definitely not the same experience as when we lost my daddy, it has been by far a close second for me…
When a little dog has shared your home for nearly two decades, been right by your side every minute, and slept right beside you nearly every night of her life, she's no longer a dog. She's a family member.
No matter the experience in life, whether good or bad, there are always lessons we can learn, and these are some I learned from life with Snowy ~#LifeWithSnowy #OneEyedGirl                 
​Lessons I’ve Learned from My Dog:

• If you love someone, be sure to show it every single day.
• If you’ve got a goal you really want to reach, don’t give up. Keep barking!
• Even when you don’t feel like it, greet folks with a friendly smile and let them know you’re glad to see them.
• Appreciate the devoted ones in your life who are always waiting in your corner and cheering you on.
• When you return unkindness with forgiveness & joy, life is so much better.
• Appreciate the little things in life. A tiny bite of chicken can be just as satisfying as a juicy filet mignon!
• Nothing brings more joy than spending time with those you love.
• No matter what kind of day you’ve had, you can still decide to wag your tail and smile.

I haven't cried this many tears since the day my daddy died.
For nearly eighteen years she's loved us, always right here by my side.
Her sassy ways and bossiness got the best of me some days.
But that wagging tail and precious face made me forgive her feisty ways.
The years passed by, and she took part with family and friends.
Our ever-present sleeping partner, with us till the end.
From camping trips to spend-the-nights, she had her share of fun.
But finally the years caught up, and old age finally won.
Today my heart was broken, and we had to let her go.
I held her through her dying breath. Snowy, I love you so. ❤️