The cycle of life

Yesterday was one of those perfect days, beautiful in every way, reminiscent of summer days spent in B.C. The kind of day spent on a beautiful beach til sunset, then a fire in the back yard enjoying the day to it’s fullest. We had many days like that while living there, which bring back wonderful memories.

yesterday was a day like that here, the only thing marring it was the passing of dear Miguel. He was fighting a terrible lung infection, much like pneumonia and succumbed to it during the night. I did not learn about it until evening yesterday when I was finally able to ask Matilda where he was. I had not seen him all day and feared the worst, but hoped he was just at the vet.

I was so sad to lose this crazy happy souls and will miss him. I found it interesting that he died during the night on the same day that Louis, the new puppy came to live here. Did he realize this was his replacement, letting go of his need to be here? This is how I think, seeing the connection of one event to another always joining the dots.

Louis is a beautiful puppy, missing his family though. I have vowed to spend more time with him, loving him so he will want to stay. I am quite angry with myself for not spending more time with Miguel, I was too wrapped up in the book. This happens far too easily I’m afraid, this way of being, this being too busy to see what is right in front of me. I went down to let Mali out this morning and Louis was curled up with Lobo, the matron of the pack. She is the oldest and I was so glad that she was taking Louis under her wing. He recognized me from our cuddling time yesterday and was very happy to curl up on my lap pushing his nose under my elbow, little tail wagging happily for the affection. He must be missing his family. I feel sorry for all the little ones taken away from family so young, it would be lonely. A reflection of my own past I guess.

Meet Louis our newest member of the family here at pakarinka!!