atlas is 13
atlas is 13! as of march 15th.
can you believe it? (i can scarcely believe it myself.)
his special day included a double hamburger, a long nap with me, a hike by the lake, and lots (& lots) of kisses.
i’ve written a lot about atlas over the years – that’s why so many people love him – but lately, when it comes to my beloved pup, my heart grows & grows & grows until it fills my throat. there are no words left, only feelings.
atlas is a piece of my heart walking around outside of my body, and i so so so adore him.
Lucky dog, lucky human!
yes + yes!
Happy birthday, Atlas! May your 14th year of life be filled with more naps, hikes, and kisses…
It just so happens that I was thinking of you both yesterday, thinking back on the week I’ve spent with you, and how you would say that Atlas was already getting old (8 at the time, which seems so young now that he’s 13!) and you couldn’t imagine your life without him… and I was thinking about how awesome it was that you both got to enjoy each other’s company for all those years since then, and that there was still more to come.
I love how you’re saying that “there are no words left, only feelings” – that phrase radiates love and joy… Enjoy those wonderful feelings, dear Elizabeth!
I remember that week! And oh, wow! 8 seems so young now! I think that was shortly after they diagnosed him with a heart problem, so I thought I might not have long with him, and look .. I had many more years. Thank you for sharing your remembering and making me smile.
Oh my! 13 years! How lucky both of you are. Rest assured that Atlas will remain a part of your heart. He will always be walking around inside your heart, forever and ever!
When I read your words, I could feel him there. Thank you.
I know it is true because I have several pets walking around in mine.