We are under a winter storm warning. 4-8 inches expected by 8pm tonight. I think Gidget has the right idea snuggled into her weenie pocket. As for me, well, I’m snuggled in my 10 x 12 writing cottage getting ready to write another chapter for my new book, Joie’s Gift-Finding Purpose in the Pause. Perfect weather to get lost in writing– though Gidget’s plan is a good one, too.
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Grandma Came to Visit and Look What I Got. Plus a Giveaway!
Already decked out in my pink sparkly sweater, imagine how tickled I was to get this stylish scarf to complete my outfit! Grandma’s just seem to know what a little girl dog needs. I feel oh, so pretty! It was indeed a pink party because she also brought me this pink monkey and pink grinning looooong dog. Fits perfectly in my pink bed with pink blanket. I am Princess Pink!
Today on Facebook Gidget and I are holding a fun little contest in honor of Princess Pink. We want to see your dog in their favorite outfit (er, or would that be your favorite outfit?). No costumes please as that is really a separate category. Show us your cuteness! We are waiting! *You will see a special post I’ve created on my Facebook page. Just post your photo in the comment section of that post.* Winner will receive an autographed copy of my memoir, “Through Frankie’s Eyes.” Winner will be chosen tomorrow.
Come See Gidget’s Video of Her Journey from On May Way Home Dachshund Rescue to Me! And How Well She Walks with IVDD.
This video was done by On My Way Home Dachshund Rescue of Gidget’s journey to me! Many wanted to adopt her and were in love with her. But because of her special needs she had to find someone who had experience with IVDD doxie’s. Whew, I am so happy I fit the bill. I really do feel like I won the doxie lottery!
In the video you will see how well Gidget gets around because of the love, care and therapy she got from Steph at the rescue. They lovingly referred to Gidget as their “Wobbly Wiener.” She still has her wiggly, wobbly moments, but I’m amazed at how well she is doing. She also has moments of side benders where her front end goes around a corner but her back end is still giving thought how to navigate it. But all in all, it is quite endearing to see her move about on her own.
When I began my search for another dachshund with IVDD, I truly thought I’d adopt another one who was in a wheelchair or needed one. While I didn’t know the full extent of Gidget’s range of motion when I first learned about her, it was the connection I felt with her, that I knew I needed to pursue adopting her.
In some ways it feels strange not having a wheelie dog after having them for the past seven years. But I also am enjoying seeing a new side of adversity and perseverance in little Gidget who is proud to prance about as if she never even had IVDD. I just set her down and away she goes– no winding her up or anything!
My heart is silly in love again and it feels deliciously good. My forever thankfulness to Steph and all those that helped Gidget get to her forever home. I’ll be forever grateful.