Moments after these photos were taken, her collar slipped off and she ran into the woods. She was a blaze of golden fur up along the ridge. Sometimes, I could only hear her rustling joyously in the dry leaves.
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be self-assured when you know the path
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It was clear that she was in her bliss. Somehow she knew to follow that. And she did it with a spark in her eyes and joy in her step.
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Overcome Fear With Joy
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I felt helpless and scared as I watched her run across the ridge, back into the gorge, and up again. My spouse came to help find her and bring her home.
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Return to the Ones You Love
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After a few more moments of running full out, she ran into my partner's arms. I closed my eyes for a moment to let it sink in how strong our family of three really is...