💜 Remembering Gibson 💜

Gibson Les Paul of Mystic Mountain


"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." ~Helen Keller

Today dawned gloomily with the heavens crying crystalized tears of frozen rain. Seems very appropriate for the third anniversary of my beloved Gibson earning his furangel wings. It is surreal that it is now three years. One month after my dear mother passed. I can close my eyes and be transported back to that day...that season...but choose not to. Gibson was not only a big fluffy wooly Siberian Husky boy (tipping scales throughout his life from 98 to 120 back to 98 pounds), but he had heart and soul bigger than the sky. He loved life. He never let Canine Epilepsy keep him from enjoying all that life offered. I am so proud he became, and still is, the face of Canine Epilepsy and the positive and inspirational message of hope and how amazing these dogs are. His courage and zest for life is what I hold dear and celebrate when thinking of him. Don't get me wrong, there are tears. There are always tears. While I love all my precious dogs, Gib was extra special and we had that connection-that incredible bond; we truly spoke the same language. He was my spirit guide. And his big polar bear paw print is firmly ensconced on my heart. Epilepsy never stopped him from embracing life. I sure do miss him, every single day. I hope he is having a blast--seizure and medication free, legs strong, cancer-free.. like he once did pre Epilepsy, running and enjoying zoomies in those glistening white snowy fields north of the 🌈Rainbow Bridge. 🌈

I love you, my G-man. Forever and always. 💜





Comments

  1. Brian's Home BlogDecember 16, 2018 at 1:53 PM

    Hugs from all of us as you remember our dear pal Gibson.

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  2. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomDecember 16, 2018 at 6:40 PM

    We'll always remember Gibson with love.

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  3. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥December 16, 2018 at 7:58 PM

    Gentle hugs to you on this special day. Gibson was a true heart dog.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  4. ImpurrfectlifeDecember 17, 2018 at 1:26 PM

    What a lovely tritube to Gibson. Now I have something in my eye.... I completely understand the soul connection with your pet. I can relate. Bless Gibson is running free now but always watching close by. Xoxo

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  5. Tails Around the RanchDecember 18, 2018 at 12:58 PM

    They never really leave our hearts. A very sweet tribute to your special boy.

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