Timothy Stark Raisbeck

There wasn’t a day that went by Kodiak that I didn’t learn from you. You faced an uphill battle from the very first day you arrived yet you persevered through it all. Through all your adversity nothing seemed to change your attitude and the love you radiated toward others. Oh, how we learned from you.

You enjoyed the simple things in life. A run up a mound of dirt and back down or a quick swim in the pool to cool off. Oh, how we learned from you.

You had a genuine enthusiasm for everything that you did. I often referred to you as a gazelle because of your ability to run and leap at the same time. I’m sad to say that I have no video or images to share of your unique behavior. Oh, how we learned from you.

Many thought you were not the most attractive dog, yet those that came in contact with you quickly realized that what’s on the inside is far more important that what’s on the outside. Your warmth and character were shining examples for others to witness. Oh, how we learned from you.

You had a constant battle with skin issues but your love for life and love for others never wavered . Oh, how we learned from you.

I’ll never forget that first day you arrived. You were very scared and unsure of your surroundings. Where did you come from? Were you dropped off, abandoned in the area? Were you mistreated elsewhere, maybe at home? Did you ever have a home before the Lord brought you here? I wish I knew the answers but those answers may remain elusive.

God led you to our doorstep. Thank you Lord for sharing Kodiak with us. Oh, how we learned from him.

May 1, 10:12 AM by Timothy Stark Raisbeck