"Mah Boy" Keesh the Wonder Dog

[Squirt's Mom]

Happy 20th Birthday, Keesh!!!

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[spdd]

Unbelievable... 5 years today I lost the best thing that ever was in my life. Oct 29-1999, Nov 14-2014- and my heart still aches. Keesh I miss you as much today as the day you left..... you will always be "Mah Boy"

[Squirt's Mom]

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There is an ancient Japanese method of repairing broken crockery called Kintsugi. They use a resin mixed with gold to put the pieces back together again leaving beautiful golden seams running thru the piece. Kintsugi is also seen by some as a metaphor for those of us who are broken and healing. The process of mending by Kintsugi not only puts the piece back together it makes it stronger, beautiful, and unique. Nothing breaks the same way another does so each repaired piece is unlike any other even tho they may all have been originally made from the same mold. The repaired edges are jagged and crooked but the gold gives them a soft strength that shine with a beauty all their own. I like to think you and I and so many others here have that same unique, beautiful shine. That we are stronger because we have been broken into jagged, crooked pieces but we are healing, slowly but surely just as the gold infused resin takes time to cure the broken edges of crockery. You are stronger than you once believed and years from now you will be stronger still and shine more beautifully than ever.

Hugs again and again,
Leslie

[labblab]

That is so beautiful, Leslie. It’s such a huge gift to us all. Thank you!

Judi, I’m wrapping my arms around you, too, from across the miles. Always in loving memory of your precious boy. Always!

[spdd]

You guys are such staples to this community... and I love you so much for it. That was beautiful Leslie.... and really appreciated.

[spdd]

My humblest apologies for not coming on here sooner and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. It has been a confusing time and where I was there was not much access to internet. My brother-in-law got an infection which developed into encephalitis and we didn't think he was going to make it. He has recovered however his mind is like an 8 year olds at present, still in hospital after 2 months and his personality has changed we think forever plus his memory is shot. He was a self made businessman all his life and this blew my mind to see him in such a state. Then just before Christmas, my brother's dog died suddenly with cancer and that blew me away. Poor guy was full of it and only quit eating 2 weeks before it was discovered. So... with that said.. I want to wish all of you Happy New Year and may only the best of health, happiness and love be yours in 2020. P.S.... no my house is still NOT sold.

[Squirt's Mom]

My goodness, Judi! What a terrible time you have had recently! I am so sorry and will pray for you and your family. I hope 2020 brings an about face in your fortunes, sweet lady!

Hugs
Leslie

[labblab]

Sheesh, Judi, I totally “second” Leslie! It’s *so* not fair that you and your family have had so many struggles this year. Surely 2020 will have to be better, all the way around! What with all you’re dealing with, thanks so much for returning today to update us and to greet us.

Happy New Year to you, too, Judi. And all best wishes for better days to come!
Marianne

[labblab]

Hey Judi, just thinking about you today and wondering how you’re faring in the midst of the pandemic. I’m guessing it’s making things no easier for you, but hoping that you’re remaining safe and healthy! Please do drop us a note when you have a chance.

Marianne