I admit it, I'm in Therapy.

last, but certainly not least. :: 1/52, originally uploaded by sarah ....

Yep it's true. My dogs are my therapy.

Each of my dogs has a way about them. Something they have a magical knack for as far as effecting my mood. And this year my new year's resolutions revolve around how my dogs have helped me in my daily life ... and to embrace those things.

Kaleb - well he keeps things light and fun, and has taught me to let loose and get goofy. And that you can still accomplish a lot with a big smile on your face, while having the best time of your life. Wake up everyday as if it is the best day ever. While he might not always take the route well travelled, we always get there, just in Kaleb style. And of course Patience. ya. He has taught me alot about that, because he tests it regularly.

Jane - well, everything is because of her. She has taught me how to care for something other than myself. Attitude is everything. Never back down, and stand up for what you believe in. In 11 years, I have never cried over anything more than I have cried over Jane. From the good to the very bad, we've been through it all.

Gyp - well this little inbred Kentucky girl is something special. I am calmest with Gyp, yet this dog has so much go, you'd think a Border Collie would drive me crazy. I am in a almost zen state when I am with her. It is like we read each others minds. She is calm, cool and collected. Except for when there is a flyswatter, flashlight, fishing rod around :) More than my other dogs, Gyp has a natural way of sharing this gift with other people. They love her gentle and kind nature. While she has been a very successful Agility dog in her short career, her Therapy Dog work is probably the most rewarding thing we do (OK well in a TOTALLY different way :)). She has a come a long way since being the shy introvert .. she is now a confident young lady :)

The St. John Therapy Dog Program was featured in an article in Lethbridge Living this month, and Gyp got to have her own photo shoot with some of her favourite people she visits. These photos are so special to me....

Thanks for reading ....I gotta go ... time to get some therapy ...