I’ve decided to number my thank you notes since I am endlessly grateful for the lessons I learn from our furry friends. Dogs really are some of our most humble teachers.
First off, dogs nail compassion. They listen and snuggle and they’re authentic. They stay by our sides and offer loving presence even in the darkest of times.
Dogs live in the moment and remind us to do the same. No matter the load I carry, when I watch my dog run free, ears flapping, tail wagging, loving life, I’m showered with joyful feelings. I remember to breathe and take in the good. It’s therapy.
So…THANK YOU, dogs, for being there for us. Thank you for your companionship, for getting us outside and keeping us healthy. Thank you for your unconditional love and connection. You teach us patience and responsibility and how to be present without judgment. You remind us to keep perspective and finely tune our sense of humor.
You’re life saving and we love you. Thank you.
xo
Connecting With Heart 
Thank you! Favorite line: “dogs nail compassion.” You Nailed it!! XOXOX
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Hi Sweetie. There’s so much of you to love, it’s hard to get my arms around it, but I’m sending you a great big hug! You make me so proud and I love you very much, Mom
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Thanks Mom! I love you too! xoxo
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Thank you for your posts, which keep reminding me to stay in the moment and to be grateful. Your recent post made me think of this poem by Marilyn Singer:
april is a dog’s dream
april is a dog’s dream the soft grass is growing the sweet breeze is blowing the air all full of singing feels just right so no excuses now we’re going to the park to chase and charge and chew and I will make you see what spring is all about
From: Connecting With Heart <comment-reply@wordpress.com> Reply-To: Connecting With Heart <comment+2pg8iyasd-_y09fek7pin7@comment.wordpress.com> Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017 6:21 PM To: Teri Johnson <tjohnson@pausd.org> Subject: [New post] Thank You Note To Dogs #2
Jennifer Harvey Ladinsky posted: ” I’ve decided to number my thank you notes since I am endlessly grateful for the lessons I learn from our furry friends. Dogs really are some of our most humble teachers. First off, dogs nail compassion. They listen and snuggle and they’re authentic. Th”
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Hi Teri! Thanks for reading and for sharing this sweet poem!
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