09/19/2025
Yesterday I celebrated another year of life, and I’m so grateful for all the kind birthday wishes. But today, my heart pauses to remember Koda Khi—my soulmate dog who left this world six years ago.
When I first held her, people saw a scrappy, awkward pup. What I saw was different. She looked into my eyes, kissed me gently, and in that instant we chose each other. From then on, she was my shadow, my partner, my compass. She didn’t need a leash—love was her tether.
Through my 20’s, she gave me adventure and laughter. From wandering Clear Creek’s wild trails to flashing that mischievous grin that always got her out of trouble, she made sure I never felt alone. Even in her final days, she carried her pain quietly, protecting me one last time.
Her spirit still lives on—in the families raising her puppies, in the memories she planted deep in me, and in the reminder that love can be both wild and unwavering. I miss her every day, and I know one day, on that rainbow bridge, we’ll meet again.
