The Sun Dog Drift
“The nature of love is to grieve when it is over.” 
You gotta hang on to and love the beauty that is with you.
You gotta keep looking up.
You gotta get out in the world and remember to have fun.
You gotta put aside the sadness and remember it is great to be alive.
It took a long time to know what you thought was working, was not working anymore.
You need courage to get you through.
You need to stop, think and plan your next move.
And take rests going up the hill.
Don’t regret the past and never forget were you have been.
Remember your true friends and family. They are life’s fortune.
And if you wanna take a nap, take a nap.
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The Sun Dog Drift 
Hope you’re ok dear friend. You have me (And others I am sure) concerned. Take care of yourself and know that you are loved. Heading out to New York tonight to Visit Joe and Amy. Can not wait to hug my boy. Miss him so. Love ya and talk to you soon. Lynn
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Thanks for your thoughts. Ahhh how wonderful and exciting to be go on your journey. Changes are a happening but I’m doing OK. We’ll talk when you get back. Hugs, Take Care.
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So sorry to see that you’re in a time of hurting. Hope your inspirational post will be cathartic for you and possibly others too. Sometimes we just have to be sad for a while and nothing really helps us much. Thinking of you…..
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Thanks for your kind words. Yes….I had to write this. The truth must be known. Life will go on and will get better. I never loose hope.
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Hi Jo – We’re home and catching up on everything. Sounds like things are tough. I’m so sorry. It is simply awful. I’ll be home tomorrow. Want to come up for lunch or something. We might have the kids in the pm. Talk to you tomorrow anyway. xo Trishie
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Just like I said THANK YOU for family !!!!
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Sad but beautiful at the same time. We all hope you are doing ok, and sure you will handle the changes with golden grace. 🙂 Whenever I know someone dealing with difficulties, I tell them to think of puppies! Luckily you have them all around!
Much love and wooowooooooos to you! ❤
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Ahhh the voice of healing and wisdom telling me to think of puppies. What else could cure me? Or anyone else for that matter? A good teacher knows how to tailor their teaching. Thanks Julie, big hugs, good to hear you.
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Eloquent Jo. !!!!!
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Sweet. Your voice on my blog lifts my soul!
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Big hug! ❤ Your words goes right my ❤
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Thank you for the heart to heart hug thought.
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I only know you through your lovely blog and dont know your pain but I am sending you my best wishes and positive thoughts for whatever you are going through. You are fortunate that you have your lovely goldens to hug and I am quite sure they know things are not quite right and are ready to give you all the love you need. Joy
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Yes and I know you through your lovely blog. Thanks for your thoughts and yes I know my Golden’s know. I try to mask my pain and be cheery in front of them or you could say they help me push the pain away and look at the brighter side of life. Isn’t that the Golden way?
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This post is so very beautiful!!!! I will bookmark it, to look back on frequently…Anything dog related is genuinely healing to my soul…Whatever that brings you pain right now, may it be lifted quickly…May comfort find you and fill your heart with everything you need…For those of us who’s heart belongs to a dog, we are blessed beyond measure!!!! Hugs
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Well said! Thank you for your compliments on my blog and words for healing. My heart belongs to 5 dogs right now so that must mean I am super blessed. What a nice thought. A heartfelt, blogfelt hug to you too.
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Joe, I don’t know what you are going through but it saddens me to know you are hurting. You have such a gentle and loving manner about you and I love reading your blogs. I pray this will pass soon. You are so beautiful and I feel so blessed that you have made an impact in our lives.. Take care.
Carrie
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Darn it…I was doing good today but your kind words made me cry. I am good, I know it. I have to keep telling myself that. Thank you for reminding me. I will “come out” soon about what I am going through. Thank you for believing in me. I am glad to know you too. Big Hugs.
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I’m so sorry to hear you are going through a time of hurt and pain, Jo. Despite it all though, this post is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us. If you let them, I bet those great and gorgeous Goldens will help to heal you pain. Is there anything more comforting than love and hugs from those we hold dear… particularly those with 4 legs who remind us why life is good.
Our love to you,
Hugs, Carrie & Pups x ❤
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Thank you Carrie. Yes my pups keep me smiling. What could be better than those big brown eyes and wagging tails to remind me to put a smile on my face. I need a group hug after responding to comments today. xo
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Hi Jo. Beautiful way to process sorrow, just wish it was a walk you didn’t have to take. Take good care of yourself! Love Cheree.
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Another late response from me……Thanks so much Cheree. Hope to see you soon.
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I really love them all ❤
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Thinking of you tonight.
Sending warm comforting hugs to you.
Linda C Seattle
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Dear Jo,
I found your post beautiful and moving. Pain makes some people bitter, others, like you, glean compassion and wisdom from their pain. I don’t know what is happening in your life, but my heart goes out to you, and I wish you relief and comfort.
Warmly,
Naomi
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Cooper sends his love and support……
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Hugs to Cooper…my Sundog baby.
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Just discovered your post. Hoping that all is well. Thinking of you Jo! xo
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Oh God Jo, I just found this post. My reader has been eating blogs grrr. I am so very sorry you are going through something hard and heartbreaking. One day at a time my dear. Trust me. Hang on to those wonderful Golden life-preservers, they will help you get through! One wonderful Samoyed saved me! It will get better, breath. We are all here when you are ready!!!!!
Luvs
Marty’s Mom
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My X, Pat, gave me the best advise ever to pull me through a hard time and that was “count your blessings”. And I learned another one…”manual labor” can change an attitude from dispair to hope…even house cleaning. Glad to finally connect with your beautiful blog.XXOO
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