Time's Shadow: Reflections of a Heart Dog's Birthday

 

Gibson's 9th Birthday...January 6, 2015
 
"Time flies over us, 
but leaves its shadow behind."  
~Nathaniel Hawthorne

Happy Birthday, north of the Rainbow Bridge to my dear Gibson! Some days forever ring out in our hearts. Like today. My beloved heart dog, Gibson, was born on this date. He came into my life as a four-month-old wooly fluff ball, and oh, little did I know of the journey that awaited us, nor how this boy would become my forever heart dog.  How lucky was I to have been his hu-mom!
 
This year, I'm sharing his 9th birthday party...little did I know then that this was to be the last birthday he would be with me to celebrate. He earned his furangel wings just three weeks shy of his 10th birthday. I know we talk about time, as today's quote says, it does indeed "fly" over us...and so quickly, too quickly. This birthday was 10 years ago...meaning my boy would be 19 today. Of course, he would not still be with me, but isn't it something to ponder?

Gibson was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy shortly after his third birthday, and he never lost his zest for life. Together we embarked upon a dog's journey, that in his name to this very day still exists: #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Awareness and our free online rescource library! 
 

But Gibson was much more than his epilepsy. To celebrate his forever special day, I'm sharing the fun birthday video from that last birthday...and as you watch it, simply become immersed in the joy and fun of the day! 
 
How lucky for us all that time's "shadow" always remains with us in the form of precious memories of our beloved dogs.
 
 
 
Oh, how my fab five loved their birthday parties!
 
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Dear Gibson, 
my big fluffy gorgeous G-Man.
Happy Birthday, my sweet big boy!
I miss and think you of you every day.
May you be having vanilla ice cream cake and forever 
fun snow zoomies with
your pack family~your sweetheart Harley, and little bro Wolfie, 
and younger sisters Chloe and Bandit~north of the Rainbow Bridge.
I miss you. I miss them. I miss us all being together.
Thank you so much for all the wonderful moments and memories.
I will cherish them and you for always.
 
Love,
Your Forever FiveSibesMom 
 

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Happy Birthday, Gibson, North of the Rainbow Bridge.


"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." 
~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
 

Comments

  1. 24 Paws of LoveJanuary 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM

    Happy Heavenly Birthday Gibson! ♥ Love the video!

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  2. SandeeJanuary 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM

    Big healing hugs, my friend. So hard to lose them. ♥

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  3. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM

    Awww, what a fun party that was.

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  4. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3January 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM

    My heart does break for you. The more special the dog the worse the pain and I think you are going to be in pain for a long time. But Gibson is already helping you heal.. May his work be rapid.

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