Happy 4th Anniversary to the Love of My Life

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It was four years ago today that Jackdoodle came home. In some ways, it seems like only yesterday; yet at the same time, it seems like we've been together forever. I think that's probably true of all great love stories.
Jack is my best friend, my confidante, my protector, my constant companion, my lastborn child, and my reason for getting out of bed every day. He makes me laugh, cry, walk, run, play, worry, sing, dance, and count my blessings. He has brought me wonderful new friends, new work, new wisdom, and new understanding. He has brought me all of you who are reading this. What blessings he has given me!
It gives me chills to think I almost missed out on all of this! I almost didn't go to the shelter to meet him! I didn't want a big dog, I didn't want a blonde dog, I didn't want a doodle! Fortunately, the Universe knew what I wanted better than I did.
The author Pam Houston wrote "The exact right dog will always come into your life just when you need him most. The world gives us everything we need just when we need it, and when we are really lucky, it takes the form of a big...drippy-nosed dog."
I am really really lucky. My "exact right dog" is sleeping beside me as I write this.
Most of you know that Jack isn't the healthiest dog in the world. He has suffered through lots of things a dog shouldn't have to suffer, and I have suffered with him. But through it all, he remains stoic, and sweet, and cheerful, and good-natured, and loving, and happy to be alive. Jack is my inspiration. I hope to someday live up to the example he sets for all of us: to overlook what is sad and hurtful, and focus more on what is happy and joyful. And there is so much more that is happy and joyful since Jackdoodle came into my life.
Happy Anniversary, my sweet boy. I love you more every single day. Thank you so much for being mine.

[Kelli, Fenway, & Dustin Pedroia]

AWWW, you made me misty eyed. Lucky Jack and and lucky you, Karen for having such a wonderful companion. I hope there are many more anniversaries to come for you both.

[Debbie and Thomas]

Happy 4th anniversary Karen and Jackdoodle and thanks for sharing this day with us. We are a day late, but still wanted to say "Cheers" to your anniversary. I know what you meant when you wrote I love you more every single day. Ditto here for my Thomas the Tom Cat Doodlebug.

[Debbie, Brianna and Duncan]

Karen and Jackdoodle, Happy Anniversary!! To many, many more wonderful years to come!!

[cheryl & oliver]

Karen, Happy 4th Anniversary to you and Jack...the stars were alligned in the universe and you and Jack were meant to be...May you have many more years of happy times and love...Cheryl

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Happy 4th Anniversary!!! I am so happy Jack has you and you have Jackdoodle :)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks so much to all of you for the lovely wishes and comments! JD & I celebrated tonight with a glass of wine (me) and a game of indoor fetch. We had a wonderful time.
(Kathy, that shine is from his natural platinum blonde highlights and the evening primrose oil capsules he takes.)

[Kyoko]

Happy Anniversary for the angel finding angel!!

[Sally]

so perfect. what a match! I can totally relate...So glad that you and Jack found eachother

[Kathy Spyker]

Happy Anniversary!!! I'm glad you and Jack found each other=) Thanks for sharing your knowledge on DK, I have learned alot from you. Jacks coat just shines,is there something special you do to it??

[BetteB]

Happy, happy, happy anniversary! Thank you so much for sharing your story, and for all that you contribute to DK. Jackdoodle warms our hearts, as well, so thanks for sharing the love.