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KELLEN THE LABRADOODLE, I LOVE YOU

animals, God

KELLEN THE LABRADOODLE, I LOVE YOU

In 2015 I went to visit my daughter’s in Portland Oregon.
My grandson had a beautiful labradoodle service animal.
His name was Kellen.
He was extremely intelligent, kind and so sweet. I fell in love with him quickly.
He was beyond precious.

I was there for about a month and Kellen and I became best friends, emotionally connected for sure.

The day I was leaving, Kellen and I were alone for my daughter had to run some errands.
I sat next to Kellen in a quiet room by the window.
I told him that I had to leave now and that I loved him. I said that I would never forget him.
I hugged him for a while then I tried to look into his eyes, like I usually did but, this time, Kellen wouldn’t look at me, he just kept starting out the window.
As if he knew that I was leaving before I even had a chance to tell him.
He knew that I would never  return. That was the saddest part. I was leaving forever!
He just kept looking out the window while my heart was aching, I whispered, “I am so sorry that I have to go, I will never forget you and I love you forever Kellen.”
I finished my goodbyes as I hugged him for the last time.
My ride knocked at the door and I quickly took this last photo of him and cried…
My heart was broken and his as well. we both painfully understood…


I’ve always wondered what he was thinking on that day that I had to go away.
Every time I look at this precious moment in time.
My heart hurts and I wish that I could have stayed.

A few weeks ago I got a call from my daughter saying that Kellen was very ill and it’s due to old age.
The veterinarian said that he doesn’t have long to live and I have no words…

Just heartache and tears …

I’m sorry Kellen and I will always love you….

I will see you on the other side. 🩵💦

May GOD be with you till we meet again…

Published on WordPress by Donna Jones Bowles ©

AKA Dee Biggins

Update: kellen left for heaven shortly after my daughter told me that he was sick. I’ll see you in heaven soon. My precious friend…♡•°💔

~ MERRY CHRISTMAS ~

animals, Christmas, FAMILY

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It’s A Wonderful Life~°•○☆~

Christmas, PHOTOGRAPHY

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Merry Christmas from my dog to yours…

~Forever Young~

FAMILY, PHOTOGRAPHY, Stories

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This set of photographs was shot on Mother’s Day this year in Portland Oregon.   My daughter, her pug and I were playing carelessly in the park, as I gazed over at the swing set and for just a moment, I could see my daughter swinging twenty-five years earlier. The reminiscent thought was and always will be cherished.
That’s why I named this set of photographs, “Forever Young.”

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http://fineartamerica.com/featured/forever-young-dawna-bowles.html?newartwork=true

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[by Dawna Bowles (C)2014-15] all photography, poetry, and stories are (C) unless posted otherwise.

~Pug Teachings~

animals, FAMILY, INTERESTS, Stories

While visiting my children last month in Portland Oregon I was introduced to our newest family member, Ninja, the acrobat. His given name appropriately fits his outstanding ability to master gymnastics, ungracefully at times. “Laughs”

My daughter  Candice and I laughed until our stomachs ached while watching her puppy’s childish play.  Candice and I are artists in several areas. Whether 

 we were beading, painting or trying certain techniques in photography, Ninja would run through the middle and flip over our creations like a bull on steroids, either landing on the other side of our crafts, creating a distraction, or directly in the middle sending our beads or paint flying in the air. ! “~laughing”~

We finally found a solution to our problem. We would take him outside before creating and throw the ball until he was exhausted then take him in and put him to bed right next to us. He would sleep right through our art session which lasted two to three hours. 

I miss his childlike energy and his intuition on human behavior. He taught me a lot about enjoying life to the fullest and selflessness. He taught me a truth that had been hidden inside me.  Home is where the heart is, and my heart lives in Portland with my wonderful family.

Wasting time…

INTERESTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, quotes

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“Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes time and annoys the pig.”
~Mark Twain~

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Carry the message of love to those that want to learn.

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[by Dawna Bowles (C)2014]