by Contributor | Dec 20, 2021 | Animals and Miracles, Contributors, Dogs, The Afterlife and Animals |
By M. Jane Hocking, New Mexico
When we were younger and living in Alaska, my husband and I had sled dogs. He did some racing, but I never really enjoyed running a team. With beautiful scenery and my dog buddies, mushing should have brought joy, not a heavy lump of dread in my gut. But I loved raising puppies, training lead dogs, and finding and clearing old trails, so I concentrated on those tasks related to sledding.
by Contributor | Oct 18, 2021 | Animals Teach Love, Dogs, Pets in Family Life, Uncategorized |
By Judith D’Amico, Sydney, Australia
Twenty-five years ago I was living in Libya. In response to some painful experiences during the seven years before, I had closed my heart and hardened myself to love.
by Contributor | Sep 6, 2021 | Animals Teach Love, Contributors, Dogs, Pets in Family Life |
By Elke Hughes, Canberra, Australia
Several animals have played an important role in my life. However, this tribute goes to my dog Alfa, a yellow boxer, who was my first teacher in matters of unconditional love.
by Tammy Attama | Jun 21, 2021 | Animals Teach Love, Columnists, Dogs, Pets in Family Life |
By Tammy Attama, Virginia
With joyful anticipation, we picked up our new puppy! She was a few months old, gangly, and adorable in the body she had yet to grow into. Our family fussed over her and made her feel welcomed; however, her excitement did not match our own.
by Harold Klemp | May 3, 2021 | Dogs, Featured Columnist, Pets in Family Life |
By Harold Klemp
Some years ago, “Ellen” was tutoring two children in their family’s living room. It was a beautiful, sunny, summer day, and the wind was blowing through the living room. Everything was going fine. She was tutoring the kids, and they were doing well.
by Contributor | Apr 5, 2021 | Animals Teach Love, Contributors, Dogs, Pets in Family Life |
By Peter Akpokodje, Lagos, Nigeria
Recently I have been thinking about the reason we exist in this world. I kept the thought lightly on my mind. I wondered, What is love? What is my purpose?