Poppy has been with me for 3 whole months! I feel like I need to spend some time celebrating her today. Here is what they say about adopted dogs: “… they take 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to know your routine and 3 months to start to feel at home…” Here is what I’ve…
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Poppy: Week 11
It’s just plain downright crazy to think that my woof has only been in my life for just under 3 months. This afternoon the two of us went on a long walk together in the pouring rain as if it was the most natural thing in the world to do. 3 months ago, I wouldn’t…
Poppy: Week 10
I won’t lie this week has been hard. In a hectic week at work, I’ve had a long melt down realising that I’m not winning with my anxiety and that I’ve hurt a lot of people along the way. Hearing it this week was the hardest thing I’ve had to face in a while. Poppy…
Poppy: Week 9
This week has given me time to reflect on the last 2 months with my woof. On Friday morning Poppy and I took Charnell along with us to visit our local coffee shop. I realised on that walk just how far we have come together. In two short months. When Poppy moved into my life…
Poppy: Week 7
Have you ever heard of “The Butterfly Effect”? It has captured my imagination this week. “It used to be thought that the events that changed the world were things like big bombs, maniac politicians, huge earthquakes, or vast population movements, but it has now been realized that this is a very old-fashioned view held by…
Poppy: Week 6
This week Poppy and I joined Daniel and Charnell, for a long walk on the beach. It was our weekly training session but as it turns out, it was an exercise in love and remembering my heart. I always knew deeply that Poppy would love the beach, but to see her exhilaration and freedom was…
Poppy: Week 5
It is official – I am the proud owner of a dog with a 10-minute attention span. If any of you have a toddler, you will understand! It makes me laugh out loud. The biggest difference however between Poppy and a 1-year old child, is that mine has teeth that love to chew! And anything…
Poppy: Week 4
I know that I sound like a stuck record but honestly time truly does fly past. A whole month since my life was invaded by an energetic fur ball. In many ways it feels like a lifetime too. Because I really can’t imagine my life without Poppy now. Her latest game in the garden is…
Poppy: Week 3
My dog steals socks and poops Rainbows It’s a true story. I hope this makes you laugh as much as my heart laughed! On cue, in the midst of Charnell and I, working through some real rawness and tears this week, Poppy entered my little house carrying a stolen sock. Very proud of her accomplishments. …