tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post8465668870128235223..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Dog is God Spelled Backwards*Galen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-49923257036764347452012-06-30T21:35:47.299-07:002012-06-30T21:35:47.299-07:00Angela, People have different experiences with ani...Angela, People have different experiences with animals, and I think it also depends on culture. Certainly there are some dogs worth being afraid of! But I have always had dogs and they have enriched my life so much. I can't imagine not having them in my life. Maybe there will be a special dog in your life one day! Or some other special animal friend. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-72766158677934183892012-06-30T21:33:39.241-07:002012-06-30T21:33:39.241-07:00Mary, I know what you mean. I could see Sadie slo...Mary, I know what you mean. I could see Sadie slowing down a lot the last couple of years. She had trouble with stairs, too. What a great story about your dog. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-1583716297402245692012-06-30T21:32:05.707-07:002012-06-30T21:32:05.707-07:00jan, My daughter loves pugs and will probably get ...jan, My daughter loves pugs and will probably get one someday. Thanks for your comforting words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-22995808145771171032012-06-30T21:31:32.398-07:002012-06-30T21:31:32.398-07:00Teresa, I was glad I could be with her at the end,...Teresa, I was glad I could be with her at the end, letting her know how much I loved her and how grateful I was for having her in my life. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-59625805302263341782012-06-30T11:53:52.175-07:002012-06-30T11:53:52.175-07:00Thank you so much Galen, I have just seen your com...Thank you so much Galen, I have just seen your comment here. I just read your most recent post and I'm so very sorry : ( but I remembered I commented before a a couple of weeks before. I hope that you're ok - I love your blog and have followed so I can see your new posts. Take care : )Jules Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777487875803097903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-36333431441286282512012-06-28T01:19:12.913-07:002012-06-28T01:19:12.913-07:00I never had an experience of having a dog, and I w...I never had an experience of having a dog, and I was always scared of them, reading your blog and also the comments, I feel I am missing something in my life. Its a beautiful tribute, thanks for sharing !Dr Genevive Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866368362204764911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-52511280676180431702012-06-27T06:18:16.811-07:002012-06-27T06:18:16.811-07:00I think that God put dogs on this earth to teach u...I think that God put dogs on this earth to teach us the true meaning of 'unconditional' love. What a beautiful post. I hope that you two continue to spend quality time together. I know it's hard when they begin to age. One of our dogs has recently began to show signs of problems going up and down stairs...I believe his hind quarters are bothering him with arthritis and he is beginning to have a hard time seeing. It seems as though it was just yesterday that I was asked by an animal clinic to 'foster' him. Two females and one male pups were left up on a mountain and rescued. The females were taken immediately, but no one wanted the male. We 'fostered' and that was the end of that story LOL. He never left our farm again ☺ That was 8 years ago, but certainly doesn't seem that long of time. He has been our trusted companion since the moment he arrived. I hate to see him showing his age.Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-86479147433503357932012-06-26T16:51:04.269-07:002012-06-26T16:51:04.269-07:00Thanks for your comment, Patricia.Thanks for your comment, Patricia.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-88290354929281066752012-06-26T16:12:06.638-07:002012-06-26T16:12:06.638-07:00I don't know where I would be today with out t...I don't know where I would be today with out the love and patience of the pug who now owns me. She annoys me sometimes, I never annoy her, she knows she shares me but also knows she is tops. it is amazing the love to received by a dog. this is a beautiful tribute and I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-24098740577919858572012-06-26T07:42:11.483-07:002012-06-26T07:42:11.483-07:00What a beautiful tribute to your sweetie. Life is ...What a beautiful tribute to your sweetie. Life is so fine with them by our side. I'm sorry she has passed, but what a reassuring feeling she must have had as she did, to be held in your arms of love.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-88336880439716454382012-06-13T13:49:54.683-07:002012-06-13T13:49:54.683-07:00Jules, What a beautiful tribute to Lucy. That'...Jules, What a beautiful tribute to Lucy. That's just how I feel about Sadie. Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you will become a regular reader and commenter!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-76511793193468453252012-06-13T13:44:54.957-07:002012-06-13T13:44:54.957-07:00What a truly beautiful post - I have just found yo...What a truly beautiful post - I have just found you. I too sit here with my 14 year old Jack Russell Lucy who's my constant muse and furry daughter. I see her age before my eyes and no-one prepares me for this. No one writes about the emotions that go with seeing our beloved dogs change. She has been and still is the one constant in my life these past 14 years, always by my side and accompanying me everywhere. My connection to this earth and to my spirit increases every time she's with me. That's God and That's Dog. Thank you so much.Jules Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777487875803097903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-51233091612477778202012-04-28T08:29:50.372-07:002012-04-28T08:29:50.372-07:00Cindy, Very true and entertaining comment. Some b...Cindy, Very true and entertaining comment. Some birds live many years as well. My canary's life expectancy is 18 years. A macaw can live as long as a human. Maybe God did that so that we would have the richness of several dogs in our lives. That's the best I can come up with. Thanks so much for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-74597188558131791742012-04-28T07:21:31.878-07:002012-04-28T07:21:31.878-07:00Sometimes I question where God got His brain from....Sometimes I question where God got His brain from. I think of things like: all of our body parts have just one purpose except our mouths. Our hands have one purpose, our legs one purpose or function yet our mouths are used to speak AND shove food down it. When you think about it, it's bizarre. We don't put food in our ears. Ears are used for hearing. We don't pour hot coffee into our eyes. Eyes are used only for seeing. God should have given us a specific orifice made especially for chowing down. That would have made going out to lunch or dinner with someone a lot more appealing. How do you carry on a conversation with someone stuffing spaghetti into their mouths. It's disgusting. Think about it!<br /><br />Which brings me to dogs. Why did God create such a fantastic animal, such as a dog and then only give the creature between 10 to 15 years of life on earth? Very unfair, wouldn't you agree? My last dog lived till she was 17. That ole girl, I knew for certain, did NOT want to die and leave me. She held on as long as she could. She loved life yet she was shortchanged. Why? Why can't dogs live as long as humans do? We have great medical strides in the animal kingdom. Do I need to have an elephant as a pet in order to be with the being for 90 years?<br />I have a new dog right now. And each time I look at her I can't help thinking she and I may only have 10 to 12 years together. That is not fair! She deserves more than that.<br /><br />I can't figure God out. Can you?<br /><br />Excuse me while I go shovel a bowl of oatmeal down my writing fingers. Makes sense, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-25684787550230397662012-04-26T17:45:06.653-07:002012-04-26T17:45:06.653-07:00I just love this post, I am taking my ZIP to the k...I just love this post, I am taking my ZIP to the kennel tonight because I am working a retreat East of the Mountains. I love how happy he is to see me on Monday Morning...<br /><br />Your words were lovely - thank you for sharingPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-88373105045452426792012-04-24T12:12:09.238-07:002012-04-24T12:12:09.238-07:00Myrna, Love that title! I will check out the book...Myrna, Love that title! I will check out the book. Thanks for the tip.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-17600798077715732502012-04-24T12:11:44.620-07:002012-04-24T12:11:44.620-07:00Cathy, Maybe some people we know are friends witho...Cathy, Maybe some people we know are friends without fur! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-76011725236127850912012-04-24T08:37:08.717-07:002012-04-24T08:37:08.717-07:00I'm reading "Mystical Dogs" by Jean ...I'm reading "Mystical Dogs" by Jean Houston. Your post coordinates well with this book. Nice post.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-37183851298785877762012-04-22T20:27:41.032-07:002012-04-22T20:27:41.032-07:00Hi Galen,
What a wonderful tribute to your dog Sa...Hi Galen,<br /><br />What a wonderful tribute to your dog Sadie. It is always sad when our dogs age. We remember them as puppies and it seems like it was yesterday. I remember a quote that I read that our dogs are just friends with fur. So glad you have had such wonderful time with Sadie.Cathy | Treatment Talkhttp://treatmenttalk.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-3927039462989307662012-04-22T12:37:30.512-07:002012-04-22T12:37:30.512-07:00Corinne, What is it about big dogs that think they...Corinne, What is it about big dogs that think they can fit into these tiny spaces next to us or on our laps?! I watched the video--so sweet!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-91117738310417505822012-04-22T09:12:35.951-07:002012-04-22T09:12:35.951-07:00DL, Ha--very funny! Well, maybe she does! But if...DL, Ha--very funny! Well, maybe she does! But if she loves us all like Sadie does, then it's all good. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-45869794339461903712012-04-22T09:11:29.102-07:002012-04-22T09:11:29.102-07:00Nacole, Sadie's love has been a very tangible ...Nacole, Sadie's love has been a very tangible manifestation in my life of God's pure and unconditional love. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-69446727069563087222012-04-22T09:10:06.709-07:002012-04-22T09:10:06.709-07:00Rimly, Thanks for following and commenting. Fudge...Rimly, Thanks for following and commenting. Fudge is a great name! I'll come over and visit your blog in just a moment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-45964476364315756152012-04-22T09:09:04.740-07:002012-04-22T09:09:04.740-07:00Vidya, We did have a great weekend, thanks. Glad ...Vidya, We did have a great weekend, thanks. Glad you have good memories of your dog pals. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-10465237780965331202012-04-22T09:08:00.365-07:002012-04-22T09:08:00.365-07:00LeAnn, I'm so sorry about SueSue. I used to h...LeAnn, I'm so sorry about SueSue. I used to have a dog named Sam. He was the canine love of my life. I'm glad your Sammy is there to help comfort you.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com