A year ago today, you physically left me and your #FiveSibes
family to become a furangel. God must have needed a very special Husky
because he called you north of the Rainbow Bridge, my sweet Gibson. I
love you and miss you every single moment...you are forever in my heart
and with your spirit walking by my side, we will continue inspiring
others to love an #Epidog, and to help all dogs in need. Enjoy the forever snow, my sweet Gibbie.
~Love you for always,
Hu-Mom
This
is a very special Flashback Friday as it is also the first anniversary of my dear, sweet, fluffy boy Gibson’s journey
to north of The Rainbow Bridge. It’s so surreal to me that a whole year has
passed and my boy is no longer physically here by my side. Gibson was my heart
dog. My fluffy buddy boy. My spirit guide. My Epi-dog champion. My inspiration.
He has truly left a huge polar bear pawprint of his on my heart for eternity.
I
wanted to do a memorial video about him…but, honestly, my heart isn’t ready
yet. It still hurts very deeply to not have him here. His deep, soulful eyes, his understanding everything I ever said to him, asked of him. We had such a
connection. While I do share photos of him and memories and have continued our advocacy for awareness for dogs with Canine Epilepsy, to
go through his lifetime of photos from when he first came home with me at four
months up until his passing shortly before Christmas last year, just 21 days
before his 10th birthday is still just too painful. I will—one day…
But in the mean time, because
of how much he inspired others with his journey with Canine Epilepsy, instead,
today I’m celebrating his life and my thankfulness for having the honor of
being his hu-mom. While he was a
special needs dog, he was such a special dog to me.
In
his name, our #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness
-->campaign is still going strong, bringing information,
education, and hope to others who share
their lives with Epi-dogs. In honor of Gibson's life, I've been thrilled to be
working with artist Cameo Anderson on a very special project in his name to
hopefully help others with Epi-dogs that I am very excited to be unveiling it in the near future! So stay tuned!
I’m so thankful to all the publishers, media, fellow
bloggers, family, and friends who continue to share our story and help inspire
someone to care for an Epi-dog, give an Epi-dog a home, and to not fear a dog
who has seizures. It is my hope that one day there will be a cure for epilepsy,
and that all Epi-dogs may #LiveGibStrong.
Instead of a memorial video, I'd like to remember Gibson doing what he did best...loving life!
He could always be found alongside his true love, Harley.
A week before he earned his silver harness, Gibson had been feeling the best he had in quite a while. He had injured his already weak hind end (a side effect of the epilepsy medications) when he slipped the year before on ice hidden under snow. We had been slowly rehabbing all year and documented his healing. This video I had created and my heart still fills with such pride and happiness to see him running once again. There was no stopping this incredible boy!
And, wow, that boy could dance!
He even did a stint in politics (and had a great platform)!
Oh, and how he loved his Gibbie Snacks, named after him and formulated for the Epi-dog by House Woof Dog Biscuits!
He bravely faced and fought all the challenges that came his way in true, inspirational, warrior Gibbie form!
And today...Gibson sent me a gift...a sign he is indeed right by my side...this morning, while feeding the other FiveSibes their breakfast, he once again appeared in rays of rainbow light! This happened one other time, on his 10th birthday, the first one after he made his final journey north just 21 days earlier. I quickly snapped this photo, as the rainbows appeared right where his little bro, Wolf, was standing! My Gibbie, my special heart dog, showing we will be connected for always.
Many thanks to my very sweet and thoughtful daughter, son-in-law, and new grandson for this very beautiful and thoughtful bouquet in honor of my sweet, fluffy buddy, Gibson.
The FiveSibes Flashback Friday Blog Hop is brought to you by us, the FiveSibes, and our co-host Love is Being Owned by a Husky! We hope you'll find a photo or video from Memory Lane of your pet, post it, and link up to our Blog Hop each Friday! If you don't catch us on Friday, you can link up any time during the week! To see our past Flashbacks, just enter "Flashback Friday" in the search box at the top of the blog. Come join us! We'd love to see your pets' Flashback pics! Just grab our badge below:
Christmastime has always been a favorite, special, and fun time of year for my family; from my childhood home to the present. The FiveSibes have always added so much happiness and laughter to our lives, and they have enjoyed Christmas just as much as we have! I am so thankful for all the memories. In this video from Christmas 2013, my boys Gibson and Wolf kept me company while wrapping presents under the tree. And, as you can see, Wolf the forever sleepyhead was busy snoozing while big brother Gibson was my silly Elf, "helping" me wrap! They always pick up on the excitement as THE day draws near...enjoying the decorating, getting and sending cards, and eating doggie treats while we baked. And to this day, laying under the tree and gazing at the twinkling lights is still a favorite past time of theirs...and one I love to watch as it reminds of all the love, peace, warmth, and joy this season is really about.
"We'll cherish those moments
for the rest of our lives."
~Pam Beery
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Lane, post it, and link up to our Blog Hop each Friday! If you don't catch it
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I was so moved by the thoughtfulness of fellow BlogPaws member and blogger Bryn Nowell of A Dog Walks Into A Bar for contacting me over the summer asking to create something special in memory of my sweet Gibson, who will be celebrating his first anniversary North of the Rainbow Bridge on December 16th After sending her one of my favorite portraits of Gibson I had taken, Bryn surprised me with this beautiful painted replica on canvas. I just love it so. Many woos of appreciation and heartfelt thanks go out to this wonderful gal who really brightened up my days! Pictured here with the portrait of Gibson are his younger brother Wolf and the love of Gib's life, his girl Harley.
Oh, how I miss my sweet boy, not only during the holiday season, but every single day of the year. He will always, always remain with me in spirit, walking by my side in our continued advocacy for Epi-dogs and Canine Epilepsy Awareness. #LiveGibStrongForever
Happy Flashback Friday! And what a Friday it is! First, we've been away this week as my daughter went into the hospital on Tuesday to be induced, and yesterday gave birth to a happy, healthy boy - my first grandchild, and the FiveSibes hu-brother!
November was Epilepsy Awareness Month, and although it's now in our rear view mirror, and the holidays are fast approaching, let's always keep awareness for dogs with seizures going! I'd like to give a big "Thank You" to Carol Bryant for taking the time to interview me and discuss Canine Epilepsy that is highlighted in this fantastic article on her website Fidose of Reality. Please take the time to read this important piece and share with everyone you know and in your groups to help spread the word that with a little special care and lots of love, dogs with Canine Epilepsy can, and DO, live happy full lives.
As part of my #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness Campaign, and in honor of my furangel Gibson, there is a special *Giveaway* set of my EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories of Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life with Canine Epilepsy ($49.95 value) ~AND~ a #LiveGibStrong Awareness Bracelet to one lucky USAwinner! Please visit Fidose of Reality's website HERE to read the article and enter the giveaway! You may enter until December 16, the one-year anniversary of my sweet boy's crossing over to The Rainbow Bridge. And...since it's Flashback Friday, here's my beautiful, silly, inspirational wooly Epi-boy, Gibson, from two Christmases ago posing with the book he inspired when it came fresh off the printing presses! And below, doing what he loved to do best ~ living life!
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Today I am remembering
my dear Mom and my sweet furangel Gibson, who I am so thankful I had in my life. Gibson will always hold a very special place in my heart. I sorely miss his presence every single day with his larger-than-life personality, his deep soulfulness, his loving connection to me, and his flare for the comedic. Above is one of my favorite photos from a Thanksgiving several years back when I placed the platter of stuffing on the window sill to cool off. This is the first Thanksgiving he is at the Rainbow Bridge, and may
he and my Mom be together and know how much they are forever loved and missed.
I'm so very thankful for so many things. For my family, whom I love dearly. My husband, whose love I can count on and he is always there for me and our family. For my daughter, my very best friend and constant support and confidante. For my first grandson she is carrying, who is due any time now. For my son-in-law for his caring and humor. For my now angel mother, my biggest cheerleader who was so supportive and loving throughout my entire life. My wonderful FiveSibes: Harley, furangel Gibson, Wolf, Chloe, and Bandit, who fill our lives with joy and companionship. For our sweet adopted feral kitty Binx. For good health. For the gift of writing. For a creative eye in which to view the beauty of the world in which we live. For having wonderful friends. As many of you know last year was an especially tough year for me, devastating really. I lost my beloved mother on November 15th, then my wooly boy, Gibson, a month later on December 16th. When Gibson suddenly fell ill, Ann of Zoolatry created a special badge as a pawcircle of prayer for him, and when he passed, yet another badge (above) to honor my sweet boy. I still do not even know how she knew, but she's an angel. How do I say "thank you" to each and every one of you amazing friends in this wonderful placed called Blogville for all the caring thoughts, prayers, comments, and notes you sent to me during and after Gibson earned his wings? I'm still reading them...and they have touched my heart forever so. Thank you, thank you, dear Blogville friends! Wishing you all many blessings and much happiness in the year ahead.
We hope you all had a very wonderful Thanksgiving!
“If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you
will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a
feeling that nurtures the soul.”
~ Harold Kushner
I'm taking Friday off to be with family, so please enjoy our Thanksgiving Day wrap-up post here featuring my Flashback Friday Thanksgiving photo of Harley, Chloe, and Gibson above! And if you are doing some Black Friday holiday shopping, be sure to read my #ShopSmall Saturday post HEREto support small businesses, and see the specials on my books for the readers on your holiday gift list!
The
Flashback Friday Blog Hop is brought to you by us - the FiveSibes! We welcome our co-host Love is
being Owned by a Husky! We hope you'll find a photo or video from Memory
Lane, post it, and link up to our Blog Hop each Friday! If you don't catch it
on Friday, you can link up any time during the week! To catch our past
Flashbacks, just enter "Flashback Friday" in the search box.
Come join us! We'd love to see your pets' Flashback pics! Just grab our badge
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We are also joining in Dory's Backyard "Thanks Blogville" Blog Hop!
This holiday season, think #ShopSmall, and support small businesses and companies! We all know Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching to kick off the seasonal shopping, but did you know this Saturday, November 26, is "Small Business Saturday" and another great time to do some shopping and support small businesses and hometown companies?!
I'm very proud of ArcticHouse Publishing, my small home-based-in-the-USA publishing company with a focus on canines and canine healthcare. Here at ArcticHouse, the goal is to help the author who wants to self-publish have a one-stop-shop to create a professional, high-quality book from the cover to the paper stock, editing and proofing,obtaining ISBN and copyright registrations, use of fonts,layout and design, proofing, and printing. Each book is designed with loveand attention to detail. All books I work on are carefully edited, designed, and created with the utmost care and printed through my chosen local community printer. Only one book at a time receives my full, undivided attention! With 35+ years in the writing, editing, and publishing field, 19 of those years in the educational sector, I proudly work with a select handful of very talented freelance graphic artists, editors, and designers, who all work and reside in the United States - some even right here in my own beautiful hometown region in the Hudson Valley, New York! And, each one of my own personal books that have been published helps educate others about canines and Canine Epilepsy, as well as having a small donation from each book sale go toward helping dogs in need.
Woo! We love books!
Books are wonderful presents! So this holiday season, when you are going over your gift-giving list, think about one of my books published through my ArcticHouse Publishing, and know you are helping to support a (very) small independently owned and operated business, with donations from my own books, post-production costs, going to help dogs in need. Each of my books has already seen donations go to the designated rescue, fund, or organization! Even though small in size, that is such a thrill! And it could not have been done without, you, my wonderful FiveSibes readers and listeners who purchase the books! And...when you order one of my books, you can be confident that each one is personally hand-packed and shipped by me with care!
What Books to Buy?
EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy
Donation made via #FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong Campaign to: Canine Epilepsy Resources/Epil-K9 Foundation's "Emma's Seizure Fund" Through the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
What's Wrong With Gibson? Learning About K-9 Epilepsy (A FiveSibes™ Tale)
Donation
made via #FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong Campaign to: Canine Epilepsy
Resources/Epil-K9 Foundation's "Emma's Seizure Fund" Through the North
Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
A portion of sales is donated to Mama Shay's "Buddy's Buddies" Fund to help with Buddy's ongoing healthcare and other foster dogs in need through the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
with each order placed for EPIc Dog Tales: Heartfelt Stories About Amazing Dogs Living & Loving Life With Canine Epilepsy starting on Shop Small Saturday, November 26, 2016 until 11:59 PM EST on December 15, 2016!
*FREE* red "I Love My Siberian Husky" Drink Koozie with each order of Buddy, the Christmas Husky~A True Holiday Miracle book by 11:59 PM EST December 15, 2016.
BANDIT: January 19, 2008 ~ October 24, 2020 "Run ,Bee, Run, As Fast As You Can!"
Goodbye to our Alpha Queen Harley. We will love you forever.
Thank you to Ann of Zoolatry for this beautiful graphic.
Run Free, Beloved Harley, Mother & Alpha Queen of FiveSibes Huskies
HARLEY: 3/10/05~9/13/19 We Will Love & Miss You Forever, Our Beautiful Momma Har
I'll Love You Forever, My Sweet FurAngel Gibson
GIBSON 1/6/06`12/16/15 "I'm coming home I'm coming home Tell the world I'm coming home..." ~Skylar Gray
#FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong #LiveGibStrongForever
Love you sweet CoCo
CHLOE 1/19/08 6/22/19 “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." ~Josh Billings
#LiveGibStrong Forever
1/6/06 ~ 12/16/15 * I Will Love You For Eternity, My Sweet Boy. Thank You, Zoolatry, for this beautiful badge.
Rest Now, Sweet Chloe.
1/19/08`6/22/19 ~ Find Your Big BrMay It Be Raining Treats North of the Rainbow Bridge For You. Thank you, Zoolatry, for this beautiful memoriial.
Our Dear Chelsey ~ RIP 2007
Run free over the Rainbow Bridge, our dear Chelsey
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Welcome to the FiveSibes blog! At our home, we are the proud parents to five beautiful, lovable, energetic full-blooded Siberian Huskies whom we fondly refer to as "the kids!" Out of the five, four are siblings, three of them littermates! We also have an "Honorary Husky Cat" who adopted us, and most recently, she brought home another furpal, a feral kitten who has now adopted us, too! These furbabies are truly are a part of our family and we love them so! Through this blog, you will get to meet each one of them and share in a laugh or a cry at their fun-loving, crazy, wacky, and sometimes worrisome antics.
I first began the idea of creating a FiveSibes blog quite awhile ago when one of our Sibes, my wooly boy, Gibson, developed seizures shortly after his third birthday. When I began writing my journal of his medical journey, I had started posting entries on other social media as a way of connecting to others who also experienced the same with their dogs. Through this medium, I was able to connect with some pretty terrific dog-loving folks, both owners of Sibes, as well as other breeds,who I am happy to now call my friends.
My intention for this blog is to write about "a day in the life of" the FiveSibes, bringing thoughts, ideas, photos, tips, and discoveries to the forefront of discussion about the wonderful breed, as well as all things canine with others who share the same passion and love for their furbabies as we do.
We also hope to help spread the word that there are so many abandoned and homeless Sibes out there who could use a loving home. Too many times folks bring home a Husky simply for their beauty, but do not do the research to understand the breed and its needs and then turn the dog into a shelter when they can't/won't care for it anymore. Please visit the Sibe rescues listed on this site if you are considering bringing a Siberian Husky into your home. There are so many beautiful furbabies just waiting for a loving, forever home. Maybe yours could be one!
Let's make this forum a nice, comfy, polite place for everyone to visit--bring along your darling dog (or dogs), pull up a chair, have a cup of coffee, and let's talk canine!
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