When Karma Comes Wagging through the Door.
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My bonus kids begged for a dog since I knew them. After years of refusal, the planted seed took fruition. The wish became a reality when someone offered us to share a dog. Car-sharing, flat-sharing, why not dog-sharing? It sounded easy enough. We could still travel. I would finally do my 10,000 steps, and we all could enjoy a family dog.
We met in the park, and there she was — Bara, a 6-year-old Hungarian Viszla — majestic and kind. It was love at first sniff. Everything felt like a dream; We connected like we had known each other for lives. Every time we had to give her back, our hearts got heavy. We were in love.
A few weeks later, she got her period…less romantic, but we managed (let’s not talk about our white sofas :-)). The next time, the relaxed walks became a zig-zagging to avoid other dogs. Her hormones let her not only chase after all dogs of all sizes, but she also engaged in some rather peculiar pairing behaviors at home. I was relieved to be able to give her back that time.
Then came the call. It happened; she might have gotten pregnant in the park with another pointer. Wauh. We were in shock. How on earth…?
Luckily, we had eight weeks to get used to the idea. Of course, nothing would change, we don’t want to lose Bara. No, we never wanted a puppy.
During 12 hours, we witnessed Bara giving birth to 9 healthy puppies. Once, she came and pressed herself against me, and so I held her tummy while two puppies were born; what an indescribable and unforgettable moment of trust.
And now? You guess it? Yes, we are choosing a puppy girl, the one who looks most like Bara. Even though our children are more into friends, TikTok, and gymnastics today — we are hooked. In six weeks, we will raise her, cuddle with her on the sofa, and I will do my 10,000 steps by rain and snow and meet Bara in the park… We will all travel by car; who wants to fly anyway? Didn’t we see it already?
And what is the moral of the story? Karma is powerful. If you open the door just a tiny bit, you do not know what will happen next. And one thing is for sure: There is always change, so you better be open to it :-)
Champagne for the Mind #73 — April 25, 2024