Cherish The Moments

It has been just over two weeks since we had to say goodbye to our much beloved dog Mavic.

And as with so many things in life, as soon as we have to say goodbye we begin the search for a way to hold on, just a little bit longer....

Perhaps it was that search that lead my son Colton to a giant box of old forgotten photos buried in the basement. A search that resulted in him finding this photo of a much younger version of himself and Mavic.

As I look at this photo I find myself remembering.

First, how ridiculously cute these two were! I remember sticky hugs and the smell of a sweaty little boy, face licks from a chubby little puppy whose tongue had surely been somewhere disgusting but yet still held the power to put me into uncontrollable giggles.

I am reminded just how quickly time passes. Was it really 18 years ago that I snapped this photo, now just a moment frozen in time.

I am reminded to make time for what matters, to be fully present in those moments, to cherish those moments for they are sacred.

And last but not least I am reminded that missing someone be they human or animal means you had something of great value! When we understand this, there is beauty, even in pain.