As a coach I teach people to have happy and fulfilling lives. But having a happy and fulfilling life doesn’t mean that your life is perfect or that you don’t ever experience pain. Things happen, the ones we love die, and sometimes it just sucks.

Our dog Cody was at the vet today, he hasn’t been eating normally since Novemeber and his liver enzymes have been very high. So, he had an ultrasound. Cancer. He has a tumor on his kidney and the cancer has spread to his liver. How do you see any beauty in the world when you have to look into the eyes of someone you love so much and know that you may only have days left with them.

I keep telling myself that he’s a dog, there are people out there who have lost children, friends, and parents. He’s a dog and he’s not supposed to live as long as I will. He’s 11 years old and he’s had a long and happy life.  But the fact is we love him, and when you love someone and they’re sick it simply hurts like hell. I’m not saying it’s the same thing, I am saying that it hurts. He’s a member of our family, and he’s my mom’s baby boy. He’s our Cody Bear. Those of you out there who see your pets as family will understand.

So what do you do when your heart just hurts and you wonder if anything in life is worth this kind of pain? Here’s what I’m doing.

• I will remember that every smile on the faces of me and my family that was put there because of that dog is worth any tears that I cry right now.
• I will find comfort in the support system of family and friends who are always there for me when I need them.
• I will feel gratitude for the prayers and support of friends and strangers alike.
• I will have faith and hope that if it is possible for Cody to heal from this and go on to have an even longer happy life that we will find that way.

I am organizing a moment of prayer/healing for Cody on Saturday December 27, 2008 at 10am for more information please go to Prayers for Cody.

Also, if anyone knows of a holistic veterinarian in the Austin, TX area who is familiar with alternative cancer treatments please email me at stephie@divinepathcoaching.com.

Thank you and Happy Christmas Eve

My thoughts and prayers are with anyone and everyone who has a loved one that is ill or who has already passed.

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