“The human heart has a way of making itself large again even after it’s been broken into a million pieces.” ― Robert James Waller, The Bridges of Madison County
There is no right or wrong way to heal from loss.
Some people need time and retreat. Others find comfort among others.
Sometimes, the best thing for heartache is to open your heart to another.
Human loss and canine loss may not be the same thing, but canines have a way of healing a human heart. And when the canine is also in need of healing – the bond is more special still.
Fancy came to Homeward Bound from another rescue because the cancer inside her was malignant and they knew we could and would help at Homeward Bound. It was removed, but it will return. When? We don’t know. And to Chuck, it doesn’t matter.
Some flowers are perennial –
they come back season after season.
Others, have but one season –
and some – just one day.
Their beauty fills us equally – maybe even more so when we know our time with them is short.
A flower no more knows how long it has to bloom that we do. Ignorance is bliss. But humans who purposefully open their hearts to animals knowing their seasons are short have a special place on this earth and beyond.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” ~ Thomas Campbell
Chuck says that Fancy will be treated like a queen. A queen doing an angel’s work here on earth.
Gardens For Goldens 
Wow, so beautiful!!!
🙂 Thank you!
Gorgeous Flowers…… Beautiful collection.
Thank you!
Beautiful post, very wise and true. Pawkisses 🙂
Thank you. Pawkisses back to you!
Very beautiful, the words, the photos and the bond between Chuck and Fancy, thank you.
🙂 People like Chuck are amazing human beings. Such a joy to meet and capture.
Very beautiful flowers. Very beautiful relationship 🙂
Thank you!
Perfect….
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Fancy and Chuck – a partnership made for living in the ‘now.’ My hat it tipped to Chuck for his generous heart. May they both be happy for their ‘forever.’
So well said. Thank you, Judy!
Sending lots of healing love! Wooooowoooooo, Ku
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Between Chuck and Fancy and your beautiful words and photos, my mommy has goose bumps and happy tears. Thank you, once again. 🙂
Oh NO…we made your mom cry AGAIN! 🙂
But it was a good cry. 😉
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Fantastic, from the writing to the photographs! Love this post ~
Thank you, Mary!
Such a beautiful and moving post, Ogee. I am so, so happy for Fancy that she is receiving such love and support.
They are a perfect match. 🙂
Another beautiful post – what a wonderful person Chuck is. Very special! I hope he and Fancy are happy furever…♥