Aunt Judi’s service dog, Socki
2005
Horse Camp
2006
Summer
2005
Squash Hug 2007
First Day of School
Leaving day is finally upon us.
I enter this day knowing that I did everything I could to love, teach and mentor a worldly aware citizen of the universe. Now it is up to her and to the ‘Great Powers’ to protect her and guide her on the next part of the journey. She told me I am not allowed to cry. I am not sure I can do that.
Louise Hug 2011
Nine Snuggle
2012
NOT Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo <3 
mythreemoggies
August 24, 2012 at 03:00
great photos xxx have a good weekend
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 14:45
Thanks
bumpyroadtobubba
August 24, 2012 at 03:07
I cried for you, I don’t know you you could possibly not!
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 14:46
As she drove the 5 1/2 hours up to NY following behind in her own car, I got to a point when looking in my rearview mirror, that I just had to shed a tear of happiness.
mollieandalfie
August 24, 2012 at 04:43
Have a great weekend…love the photies xx00xx
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 14:46
Thanks – a life of animals
Doggy's Style
August 24, 2012 at 05:26
All the best for both of you!
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 14:47
Thanks Doggy – I need it.
Genevieve Petrillo
August 24, 2012 at 06:16
So sad, but SO exciting. Hang in there. The pictures are a tiny clue to how far she’s come.
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 14:47
Yes Cupcake, a pictory of growing up with furry loves.
Bassas Blog
August 24, 2012 at 09:01
Wonderful pictures!
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 14:48
Thanks Bassa – I am sure you could come up with some interesting captions LOL
Jodi Stone
August 24, 2012 at 11:29
I cried too and I don’t see how you can’t.
You’ve done an amazing job, it’s time for the universe now.
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 14:49
Yes Jodi – there is no way I can not (but she knows that). Trusting the universe is a really hard skill to learn, but I will (and a lot of phone calls).
Chancy and Mumsy
August 24, 2012 at 20:08
Those pictures are wonderful. You will shed tears and miss her but I know you must be very proud of her. Hugs
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 21:55
Thank you. I am.
Lindy MacDuff
August 24, 2012 at 22:59
Such wonderful photos, but your Summer 2005 image is particularly sweet.
Wishing her all the best.
dogdaz
August 24, 2012 at 23:02
Thanks – We took the same shot every summer for many years at Seven Springs, PA.
Long Life Cats and Dogs
August 25, 2012 at 02:06
So hard when they grow up but, as you say, you’ve taught her everything you could, now she has to spread her wings and find her own way. She’ll be back. Just shed your tears when she can’t see you. We all understand.
dogdaz
August 25, 2012 at 11:39
Thanks Long LIfe Cat. Glad there are others that understand
Margarita
August 25, 2012 at 19:58
Trust that all the love you’ve invested in her is bearing glorious fruit! xoM
dogdaz
August 25, 2012 at 22:15
Thanks – I will trust in the universe
Misty Shores Chesapeakes
August 28, 2012 at 21:42
Great photos and what a nice send off post for your daughter
dogdaz
August 28, 2012 at 23:08
Thanks – home is not the same
Jessica
September 6, 2012 at 08:22
My sis told my mom the same thing when she left for boot camp back in May: “Don’t cry, Mom!”
Your daughter is on her way to creating lasting memories and a wonderful future, and she would not have the courage to do just that if she did not have you as her mom!
dogdaz
September 6, 2012 at 08:23
Thanks Jessica. Leaving is always tough.