Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Hoku Farewell

 May 1, 2004 to April 10, 2013

Memories of our time with Hoku--our Hawaiian Star!
After swimming in Tualatin River

 Graduation pics with Erik

Linden Lake, Oregon

On the way to Crater Lake

Hoku and Amber

Could this be a cat nap?

Ibach Park with Ryan

Watching soccer games at Ibach Park

Idaho fun!

Cutest eyes from Kent and Hoku

Sand dunes in Oregon

Nate and Hoku in our Crozet backyard

Wanting to hula, too!

And a HUGE THANKs to Mom and Dad Brady who have been caring for her the past 18 months and loved her even in her last days!

A friend posted the following.  A 6 year old just lost his dog to cancer and this was his answer to why dogs live shorter lives than people:

He said,”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued,

”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you’re not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

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