Almost a year ago...

At times it's hard to believe that just a year ago we were dealing with this. At the top of the photo you can see Chaser's right paw and the tumor that took her beautiful life from us.

Other times? Feels like she's been gone forever. Years since I've heard her boof at the birds or roll over on her back to sunbathe or chase a tennis ball. I still miss her as much today as I did the last time I saw her sweet, gorgeous face. 

There are so many things in this world we can't change. But give back the opportunity to have loved this beautiful creature rather than face the pain of losing her? Never.

Opening our hearts to love is a choice and a chance we take. Life would be pointless and unremarkable without it.