{This Moment} See Beautiful - Sometimes she's just a normal dog

Every day that Bella has a "normal" dog experience is one of absolute beauty to me...

Last week, we received a package in the mail and it came wrapped in heavy paper.

In her almost 5 years with us, Bella has never stepped on paper or a box...

Last week, she traipsed right over the packing paper and even initiated play with me.



What many might find an every day occurrence, an annoyance even, for us became an event of unique beauty.

Bella.

Playing.

With paper.



There is beauty in the smallest of life's moments.

We need only remember to look for them.

Seeing beautiful...

We really wanted and planned to participate in today's "{This Moment} See Beautiful" blog hop sponsored by our beautiful friend Sugar, the Golden Retriever.

This event happens every month but is particularly special this month because Sugar and her Mom are generously donating $1 for every post entered in the hop (up to $100) to St Anne’s Center The Lantern House: Pet Area.

But in light of today's tragic events in our neighbor state of Connecticut, I wasn't sure I was going to have anything to offer. My heart is heavy and sadness threatens to overwhelm.

And yet, while it is hard to see beauty on as dark a day as today, there are always glimpses of hope:

From the courageous hearts of the teachers who sheltered the children to the outpouring of condolences and solidarity from people around the world who grieve with the families of a small New England town, there is beauty in the human spirit.

Our hearts go out to the victims and families of the shooting in Newtown, CT, tonight.

Here's a beautiful hope:




"Peace on earth... can it be?"

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