Lynne Writes…

Category: Dogs

  • Love, Loss and Learning what’s in a name

    Love and Loss

    There are so many story ideas I have written down during my journey of healing. My last post shared where I’ve been, which was recovering from a fractured femur and the surgery needed to repair it. I am so far behind in writing.

    I also noticed that a lot of my grief writing has been sad. Because, well, that’s grief. I have been trying to make some meaning out of the grief.

    One of the goals I am working towards now is incorporating what I have learned on my healing journey, recovering from grief and trauma, be it physical, emotional or spiritual. I have been attending workshops in an effort to combine all of my talents as well as my knowledge. I’m passionate towards helping others navigate the deep, dark waters of grief.

    That said, one of the numerous things I have learned in my coursework is that grief and joy can happen simultaneously.

    That is what I would like to share with you today.

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  • Love, Loss and Loving Miss Sadie

    Love, Loss and Loving Miss Sadie

    Loving Sadie
    Sadie getting her Zen on while on our walk.

    The three-year adoption anniversary of my little buddy, Remington, has come and gone. Unfortunately, in complete compliance with the surreal of crap that is the year 2020, our three-year-old pup passed away over the summer.

    Sometimes, I just sit back and scratch my head. The question “Why?” pelts me at all hours – day or night.

    I was completely shocked and devastated when Remi died. He got me out on walks on my darkest days. He made me laugh on my darkest days. He brought me pure joy on my darkest days.

    How was I going to manage the grief and trauma I was already working through, when I now had to add the grief and trauma of losing him, too?

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  • Love, Loss and Losing Remi

    Love and Loss
    Remington, my devoted co-worker.

    Love, Loss and Losing Remi

    To say the past few years have been fraught with loss is a complete understatement. Some days, it feels like the hits just keep on coming.

    I’m sick of dealing with grief and trauma.

    One of the biggest myths people hear is “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.” Hah – I beg to differ.

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  • A puppy tail – Was it divine intervention that brought us joy?

    Puppy Tails
    Remington’s first day.

    “Happiness is a warm puppy.” – Charles Shultz

    Last summer, our family was heartbroken over the unexpected loss of our beloved dog, Jack. For eleven years, the dog we rescued when he was just two-years-old filled our home with unconditional love, muddy paw prints in the spring, and a whole-body-wiggle greeting when we walked in the door. He provided security and companionship. Especially for me, working from home.

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