It has been a minute since my last blog. The days are long and the years go by so fast. Since my last entry we have had a rainbow baby- another sweet healthy boy named Elijah. And now our family is complete. We bought a small acreage nearby and built a home. We even lived in a tiny house on the property with the boys and our two big dogs while we did so! No big deal…

Which brings me to my dog Sage, the best wilderness companion a girl could ever have. I remember on one of my tours I had a fella say to me that we get this one really special dog in our life. One that comes perfectly tailored to us, and that was her for me. For 13 years she came with me everyday, out into the bush and guiding the trails. I am sure she saved my life many a times. If you know, then you know. The bond with your dog is unexplainable.

And the last gift I gave to her, was peace. It will break my heart for years to come, and I will forever be grateful to her for her lessons and her unconditional love.

The Ways of Sage ~

Move slowly-unless there is a cougar or a bear-then move fast!

Accept what is

Hold yourself with grace and pride

Sit up strait

Eat Treats

Drink lots of water

Exercise regularly

Practice agility

Respect your limits

March to the beat of your own drum

Be a dork

Dance like snoopy

Listen to others but obey selectively

Love deeply through the planes of time

Go all in

Be loyal and dedicated

If you need to run away, always come home

Ask for affection

Kiss often

Play every chance you get

Jump in cold water and splash around trying to get others to join you

Don’t spend too much time in the bath

Do not resist the inevitable

Be curious and cautions of new territiory

Take time to reflect by the ocean

Enjoy the darkness

Sleep outside

Protect your loved ones

Don’t be afraid to say no

Embrace the storms

Love your body at all stages

Live for adventure

And when your time has come, sit at the door with your head held high, and wait for your loved ones to take you on one last ride

May we all strive to be more like Sage