I'm usually pretty good with words, but it's hard to find the right ones to describe what these past few weeks have been like. Arrow is such a gift to me, and the way my family has embraced him is a gift, too.
For all you parents out there - do you remember what it was like before you had your first child? The dreams you had, the expectations, the hopes and even some of the fears? You just knew you'd have the perfect child and of course, would never make the same mistakes raising him/her as your parents did. Then you actually have the baby, and maybe he cries all the time, or maybe you're suffering from post-partum depression. Maybe, when she gets a little older, she doesn't want to take ballet, or he doesn't like sports. What you thought of, dreamed of, and hoped for isn't the reality.
Is it strange to compare adopting a dog to having a child? I had certain expectations, and certain criteria. No puppies for me, thank you very much! I wanted a dog already trained.
The first few days were so hard! Disappointment was huge! My perfect dog was not perfect! Not even close....
but, he got better. and better. He's still getting better.
look at this face!
Arrow brings such joy to my life! He can be demanding, just like a toddler - play with me, play with me, "PLAY WITH ME!" He requires things from me, things that sometimes I feel too tired or too lazy to give. "Wanna WALK, now!" But he gives so much more!
I am so, so BLESSED by this dog!
Arrow having a blast with his new friend at the Dog Park.
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