Time with 'Tia'

When we allow ourselves to feel what we are feeling ~ without trying to understand it, explain it, or judge it ~ we reach a point where the true wisdom reveals itself.

                                                                                                         Michael Eisen

It's interesting where we find our lessons in life.  Especially when you don't realize you have a lesson to learn.  When the universe decides that you might need a little tweaking  in your rigid thinking, bam... there it is without any warning.....


As most of you have read in my post 'Soul of Courage',  Duke transitioned over the 'Rainbow Bridge' last week and his sister Tia has been going through the  grieving process just like the rest of us.  Tia is my daughter and son in-laws other sweet dog.  She was adopted into her new family this past December and captured all of our hearts from day one.   Miss Tia has had a pretty traumatic journey and found tremendous love along her path to adoption.  She left lasting heart~prints on those who graciously fostered her.   Such a loving and trusting girl.  

Tia is a very sensitive and intuitive dog.  She senses when the children or her mom and dad are sick and stays close by their side while they heal.    She also recognized her brothers declining health.  So the past few weeks have been very troubling and heartbreaking for her.  Then to top matters her family was going on their annual beach vacation.  We only live two doors down  so the care of Tia wasn't going to be a problem while they were gone.  The original plan was to go over to their house everyday and take her for morning and evening walks, spend time with her during the day, make sure she had plenty to eat and drink and lots of time outside and allow her to stay in the comfort and security of her own home.  

However, the universe had a revised plan.  The plan:   To actually bring Tia to our home while her family was gone.... (shocking)

We don't have any animals.  After losing our 18 yr old beloved cocker spaniel (Bear) and 18 yr old  sweet cat (Ms. Love) six years ago, we vowed to no longer have any pets.   Although they bring great love into your life they also bring great pain when you lose them.  I admire those who just keep sharing their lives with more pets,  I just don't happen to be one who has the courage to go through it again.    Once you are used to living a life with no animals, you tend to become a bit more cranky about dogs being in your home and yard.  I know, I know that sounds very unkind and we don't intend to sound unloving in any way.  But, when you become accustomed to a home with no pet accidents and a beautiful yard with no doggie deposits  you tend to want to keep it that way.  And all of our  family members who have pets respect this wish.  

So when we said to Brandie and Chance  'just bring Tia's bed and food over and she can stay with us' they were in complete shock and so were we to be honest.  We had been setting out on the patio enjoying a glass of wine when we offered this solution to them and they were afraid it was the wine talking and that we would change our minds the next morning.   We actually had to laugh at their doubting suspicion b/c we were a bit shocked ourselves at the offer.

We were all concerned about Tia,  knowing that she was still depressed about the loss of her brother it was about to be compounded with her family leaving on vacation.  And none of us wanted her to go through any more trauma.  So here we are having  Nani, GG time with Tia and feeling very relaxed about the whole process (even the doggie deposits haven't been a big deal to pick up and remove  ~ smile).


Tia helped us learn more about ourselves this weekend, not only did we realize how much we love and care about her, we also learned that life doesn't always have to be so black and white. The gray matter is where you learn to flow with life and allow the ADVENTURE every now and then.

Todays' card ~   ADVENTURE

Take risks.  You're venturing into new frontiers and periods of expansions.  Go beyond self-imposed limitations.  Look at the world around you in new and different ways.  Something exciting is just around the corner!    Adventure entails risks, and without them, existence can become stagnant and lackluster.  If your life seems uninspired in some areas, be willing to take risks and try something new.  Don't wait until an amazing opportunity presents itself.  Start with small adventures and they will create momentum for bigger and bolder ones.   If you take enough small risks, soon your life will become a great and grand adventure.

 

Affirmation:  'Wonderful new experiences fill my life'

Nani  ~  (Tia's grandmother )