Laura Suttin

Aug 14, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Michael Collins |Alexandra Ruan |Jimmy Chen |Laura Suttin

An excerpt from The Shieling. The sun had set an hour earlier, but the light in the western sky lingered, as if nature itself couldn’t bear the thought of ending such a beautiful day. David stood on the shore, waiting until the last bit of light had faded away leaving a dark, moonless night with not a breath of wind, not a ripple on the smooth surface of the silent sea. A deep, abiding stillness had settled over their world.

Aug 13, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Danielle Arnold |Casey Paul Schukow |Anna Delamerced |Laura Suttin

Many years ago, our family rescue dog’s health began to decline quickly. He was around thirteen years old at the time, so we knew the end was coming soon. If you’ve ever experienced an aging pet, you know how extremely difficult it is to make the decision to say goodbye. To add to the difficulty, I felt like I was making the decision alone since my divorce.