My heart is captured by the wonderful Siberian Huskies that have been in my life. Niska died this past July -- a very sad time. He was 13 which is a good long life for a Husky and he was doing very well up to the last few days. Niska was a truly marvelous dog.
Nikki is doing very well and, while she is 11, she acts and moves like a three year old. I had two other Huskies in my life: Kree, when I was a teenager, and Grey Wolf, who was with us when our girls were small. They were all wonderful companions and Nikki joyfully carries on her part as a faithful and dear friend.
Matthew Fox referred to his Golden Retriever as his "spiritual director." I do not claim that my Huskies have been my spiritual directors, but they are certainly my soul friends. In them one can truly see the essence of the Holy.
I found this wonderful piece which seems fitting as we come to Saint Francis' Day and the blessing and thanksgiving for our animals and all creatures and creation:
MY HEART BELONGS TO A SIBERIAN HUSKY
The Husky is a beauty,
Magnificent and smart.
It wasn't long before I knew
That the dog had won my heart.
Powerful yet graceful,
With eyes that pierce your soul--
A gentle wolf-like spirit,
And a heart of purest gold.
Affectionate and loving,
Devoted to the end--
I can't imagine life without
My Husky--my best friend.
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