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Join Us for Purple Day for Epilepsy Blog Hop on March 26!

It's Our 9th Annual #LiveGibStrong Purple Day® for Epilepsy Blog Hop! Show Us Your Purple!

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    W elcome to our 9th Annual FiveSibes #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Purple Day® Blog Hop & Media Share ! For those who may be new to this annual event or to our site, I began my own personal journey with an Epi-dog, my beloved Gibson, back in 2009 shortly after his third birthday. After a series of grand mal and cluster seizures that had me rushing Gibson to an ER after hours (because these things always seem to happen late at night). Thankfully, he survived the ER visit and after much testing, he was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy (or no known cause). I have written much about our journey, our education, and even pages from my journal that you can find on my site HERE . Inspired by Gibson and his zest for life, I created the free #LiveGibStrong K-9 Epilepsy Online Resource Library that contains much vetted information to help others on their journey.   *************************** Don't Miss the Debut of Our NEW "Caring for the Epi-Dog & Caregiver" Slideshow

The Train of Life

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  FiveSibes Flashback Photo ~ "Gibson" ~ April 2011     W ith Purple Day® for Epilepsy coming up soon on March 26th, along with our 9th annual #LiveGibStrong Purple Day Blog Hop , I've been thinking so much about my Epi-warrior, BFF (best furry friend), and inspriation, Gibson. In preparation, I've been going through many photos and videos and find myself reminiscing and caught in a time warp. I've said it before, and I'll say it a million times more, time is surreal. I've shared this pic before of my boy, but this time I took some creative liberties and placed him outside of a train window--where the passengers on life's journey could spot him in all of his beauty enjoy the journey. He never let epilepsy take his zest and joy for life away.    This photo represents a fond memory that is one of my favorites. Truth be told, I have so many favorites. But, this one represented one of Gibson's "Phoenix Rising" moments. I had him on a health