Author Archives: gih

My calendar pop-up reminds me today that Mocha died on this date in 2018. I so miss that sweetheart of a brown dog. She was always eager to please, looked directly at you to see what you wanted. Never harmed … Continue reading →

There are not two sides to this event. Razom means “together” in Ukrainian. Razom also is a charitable organization, one of the most reliable ways to get money to Ukraine for multiple uses. Right now, obviously there is a desperate … Continue reading →

Too soon another loss. Kai left us Thursday, April 13. He was 17 years old. He faded quickly during the two weeks or so before that, and it was clear he could not stay anymore by that last day. Mr. … Continue reading →

I still miss you Flash, every day. My world is not the same since you had to leave, but my world will always be better for the time you were here.

Your yard is empty without you. It is waiting for you. I am waiting for you. My heart is empty without you. This has been such a hard year without you. I miss you today as much as I missed … Continue reading →

Twelve years ago today, Flash came to live with us. He was about ten months old. He had been in training with the Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS), but did not complete the program. He was a loving … Continue reading →

Our lives, our home, our family are irretrievably changed today. We lost Flash today, our beloved black lab who came to us as a 10 month old pup in 2007. We are heartbroken. He had a routine visit to the … Continue reading →