The Cycle of Life and Death

The cycle of life and death seems to be moving so fast right now...

Most of our friends know of the loss of 2 dear friends in the last month or so. I have been trying to capture some of our thoughts and feelings, but truly been overwhelmed by cascading events as the loss of one who was expected to pass (an elderly dog with a failing heart, but incredible will to live) was followed closely by the dramatic and horrible reality of unexpected loss (our horse here in Italy, in the prime of life, who reacted to horribly to a routine anestesia to repair a broken nose), and now the ever more difficult, daily struggle, to find balance and happiness for one of our other dogs with an advanced and aggressive cancer.

I find there are so many words and feelings, but it all comes down to an overwhelming sense that life is so very precious, fragile, and determined to be. And amidst these deaths, new life, Remarkable Grace was born (my parent's bold new filly), some new dogs in need are asking to be let into our life (Oliver in my parent's house, too many dogs to count here in Naples), and a friend has asked us to work with a young filly he doesn't have time for.

More to follow, but to everyone, remember to tell those you care about that you do, never forget the power of love and compassion to make someone else's day a bit brighter, as well as your own in the process.

With love, laughter and light,
Jen