I was going to send you two a private email but I want the whole A- T family to know;
Today marks the day Odin died in my arms one year ago. It was one of the most painful days of my life. He is very much missed and my heart still aches for him.
Alan, you have given my family a gift that will forever be cherished and loved. Koda is such a great dog, he has helped us heal and more so, taught us to love deeper more than ever.
Julie, thank you for calling me that very morning, and ask me if I would be interested in Koda. After I talk to Alan, I psycho dialed my husband and well….. you know the rest :D. Our house was home again, You made it happen.
I appreciate you two, I am forever grateful.
Take a look at Koda’s eyes. You can see love written all over it, can you see what I see?
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
~Josie~
Wow – We are so sad for your loss of Odin, and so happy that you have opened your hearts to receive Koda. You are all whole again, and Koda’s eyes say it all. Thank you so much for sharing this intimate story. Love & Hugs from Beverly and Scott
Josie,
You will never forget precious Odin but we are so glad you have Koda, who has helped you and your family through the pain. I’m sure Alan is just as grateful to you for being such a good home for Koda.
Thinking of you.
Lynda & Jack
Oh Josie, I can’t believe it’s been a year already. In some ways it feels like it was just yesterday, but it’s also incredible to think how much you have done with Koda in that time.
I like to think of Odin, the perfect puppy, dripping with water like he was in those last pictures, and welcoming his pal Ivan at the bridge. Our dogs will always be with us because we will always love them.
Big hugs to you, Josie!
And thank you, Josie, for being a part of this family.
Josie, I share your pain. It is just about six months since my boy was taken from me far too young. I still think about him every single day. It seems like Koda is the perfect boy to be a new family member for you guys. I enjoy every update and picture you post about him. We can never replace them, only find new friends to have more adventures with, and it’s been great sharing in Koda’s adventures so far!
Josie,
First, thank you (for a lot of things really), but most of all for taking care of Koda and making him a valued member of your family. It has been a very difficult year for me, but reading about Koda’s Texas adventures brightens my mood considerably. I think of him often. I am so greatful for this blog so that I can watch him grow.
I knew Koda was special the first time I saw his eyes. Yes, his eyes tell the story (perfectly shown in the above photo). He is a big, handsome boy, but his eyes say everything about his soul. “Koda” is Native American for “friend.” I can’t really say anymore than that.
Josie, I will be forever thankful to you and your family for making that very difficult decision one year ago much easier.
Julie, always big thanks to you. I hope you are well.
Alan
Alan,
I am so happy to hear from you.
All the gratitude for this selfless gift goes to Alan. You are a great guy.
Julie
beautiful picture Josie.