Golden

Today is a really big day. A rare day in the life of a Bernese Mountain Dog. A GOLDEN Birthday. Today Harper B for Birthday is 11 on the 11th.

I want to begin by remembering Harper’s siblings and our very special friend, Terri Zimmerman, who owned the father of the H Moon Litter and never forgot a birthday…

The last birthday card Terri sent to Harper

Holden, Lainey, Auggie, Heidi, Zeke, Mesa — and Terri. I wish they were all here with us still.

These older birthdays are bittersweet as we miss those who are gone and celebrate the one who is left.

Harper is healthy and well and enjoyed her birthday.

We went for a walk — just the two of us…

I gave her the present of no birthday bath — she appreciated that! She was not required to share her birthday treat.

I know well how fortunate I am to be celebrating this day with Harper B for Blessed. Golden, indeed.