β¨ A Heartfelt Gathering by the Sea β¨
On December 1st, we held a small, pet memorial service to honor the cherished pets who have touched our lives so deeply.
Under a sky speckled with clouds like fluffy beds for our beloved companions watching over us, we came together to remember, reflect, and celebrate the unconditional love they gave us.
A gentle, warm breeze wrapped around us, a tender reminder of a pet's ever embracing love, a love that still surrounds us, even in their absence.
Wooden hearts bearing their names were lovingly placed in a heart-shaped vase, a symbol of their place forever in our hearts.
These named hearts will find a special spot on our Christmas tree at Gentle Waters, shining brightly through the Christmas season.
Together, we found comfort in the overwhelming connection and support that only a shared love for our pets can bring.
This beautiful gathering will always be treasured. π€
Light a Virtual Candle
In honor of the pets we've loved and lost, let's light a virtual candle together. π―οΈ Comment below with your petβs name and a heart to join us in celebrating their beautiful spirit. πΎ
Anzac Day 2024
Lest we forget. π₯°
** This video contains photos some viewers may find emotionally triggering. Viewer discretion is advised.
Shared with permission from Zeus' whanau. β€οΈπ
"Zeus"
Forever in your family's hearts.
A majestic boy with a glistening coat, who brought joy, love, warmth and comfort to his whanau every single day. ππΎπΈ
Rest in eternal love and peace handsome boy. ππποΈ
A beautiful end to the day, with a lovely walk along Sumner Beach ποΈ this evening with my two dogs. πππ©·πΆ
Of course a swim wouldn't be a swim if you didn't have a dog who insists on a very calculated, mandatory shower
with a post swim shake. ππΎπ€¦
From a young age, I have always loved the company of any animal, feathered or furred. ππΆππ¦
So this week I felt blessed and welcomed the presence of two feathered visitors. ποΈπ¦πͺΆ.
A Fantail (Piwakawaka) and a Blackbird (Manu Pango)
I text a friend and my sister these videos and I loved their replies.
'I love it how you have little birdie visits.' β€οΈπ
'Coming to take little fur spirits, in case anyone got left behind.' π₯Ήπ
Sometimes, no matter if your spiritual or not, you have to take strength from the little signs.
This holiday season, we know it might not be easy with heartbreaking sudden loss, a first anniversary or perhaps you're years down the track living with a new normal, we see you and we are thinking of you.
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