It has been over two and a half years since I said goodbye to my beloved dogs, Gingy and Guinness. Two special pups that brought unconditional love to our familial lives for 16 years no matter where traveled the world we were. There was a lot of love, but also, a lot challenges we learned to overcome over the 16 years with our 4-legged family pups.

Guinness, our stubborn, yet fuzzy English Bulldog adventured with us when we lived in Italy- where we learned that flat nosed pups are not the easiest international travelers. But he loved to frolic on the Italian Rivera, chase the fallen lemons from the tree, and romp on our terra cotta Italian “beach.”

And our pup Gingy, saw us through a lot of changes, transitions, health, and growth. When my kids were toddlers and preschoolers, Gingy found her way into our life. And watched over them as any attentive mother would.

But our pups passed two and a half years ago, and I have been sad, melancholy, maybe even resistant. Afraid and resistant to love a four-legged family member again.

The family dynamic continues to change. My kids grow older and move about in this world. I decided to take a chance. And you know, I forgot how much love and joy come from a pet, a buddy, a friend, a new family member. So, I am very excited for this new furry friend weaving his way, rather quickly into my (our) heart and lives. He breathes a new sense of wonder back into my own life. A new soul, a new friend, and a new chance to remember all of the wonder and the chance rediscover….

Welcome Trusty 🙂