I finished reading The Art of Racing in the Rain yesterday. It's a great book. It's about a young man's, Denny, trials and tribulations told through a dog's, Enzo, point of view. There are many references and metaphors to racing because Denny aspires to be a race car driver. I don't think I'll ever look at Sammy the same again. I'm constantly thinking what he is thinking. I guess there's so many things we can learn from our four legged friend! This book was given to me when I had my surgery and now I understand why.
I also found out on Sunday my dear Coco passed away. He was 14 years old and he lived a very good life. We got him when I was a junior in high school and he has lived with my parents ever since. I'm better today but took it pretty hard yesterday. I found out while I was in the middle of my grocery shopping. (My mom has a knack for good timing.) I last saw him over the 4th of July and he was still pretty vibrant. He got two walks a day with us and both Ben and Ryan took turns holding the leash. He did pant more but he never missed a beat. (Below is a picture of Ben walking him in July. It's a good thing my sister doesn't read my blog or she'll be upset at me for posting a picture of Ben in his onsies that is either too large or I didn't snap it correctly!) My mom told me that Ben, almost 2, still peers into his dog house looking for him...He was a very sweet dog and may he rest in peace.
My dear Sammy is now 9. He too will pass one of these days. I know that we all will, it's the circle of life. This makes me embrace life even more. Here's something else that reminds me to live fully...the way dogs do! 
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