Another Guna post

With all these recent additions in my life come all these recent changes, new perspectives, and new lessons to be learned. I’ve had Guna for a little over a month now, and every day I learn something new about her and about myself. I try to dig really deep to find ways I can be better for her and for myself because being the best version of myself will give her the best life.

When I think about it, I realize that she will only live a fraction of the time that I’ll be here, and I consider myself blessed to be able to give this little creature a hopeful, adventurous, and peaceful life. The only way I can do that is by being the best version of myself—being the most patient, caring, loving, and understanding person I can be. Without patience, I’ll snap at her for stepping on her water bowl and spilling it all over the rug. Without caring, I’ll forget to feed her in the mornings and before I go to bed. Without love, she won’t know how to treat other dogs and other humans.

I don’t think I was ever an impatient person, but if I’m sure of anything, it’s that this experience has most definitely tested my patience.