Sunny, the blind diabetic dog – a memoir told one major event at a time. Continue reading
The Sunny Chronicles: Our first day
Tag Archives: Love
Forget about passion: A new truth
Do not let passion define you if you do not know what your passion is right now. Let curiosity lead you. Trust it will lead you to your passion. Continue reading
Acorn to oak tree: finding my potential and purpose
I have all this potential to be something great, but I am not great yet. What do I do when my life does not match how I imagined it would be? Continue reading
Finding herself in darkness: How going blind allowed Sunny to follow her instincts
A dog losing her vision might have had a different outcome. But losing her sight made Sunny that much more a “dog” than she ever was before. Continue reading
Our new normal: How our diabetic dog gave us structure and purpose.
It’s difficult to make changes to your daily routine but what about making changes and stepping out of your comfort zone? Our dog being diagnosed with diabetes did just that. Instead of avoiding it all, we embraced it all and have a new routine and a life of purpose. Continue reading
Her last goodbye: The note my grandmother left her daughter decades before death.
How do your loved ones know you love them? The note my grandmother intended to be read after she passed away is a silver lining for us while caring for her now. Continue reading
Sacrifice: The greatest form of love I’ve ever experienced.
Love is more than the words. Love is more than pretty things that can be purchased at a store. Love is more than handholding and PDA. Love is more than sitting on the couch and watching T.V. or texting all day long with each other. True love is in the sacrifices made every single day. Big and small sacrifices alike. Continue reading
Commitment: What does that really mean?
When you want to break that commitment or promise, don’t. Remember why you made that commitment to begin with and follow through. No matter how difficult it may be to fulfill. Continue reading
So she’s throwing a tantrum. What am I supposed to do?
When my grandmother with dementia throws a tantrum, I remember that she has severe limitations and arguing only serves to do more damage to both of us than help the situation in any way. Continue reading
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