Learning To Dance In The Rain

Sometimes it seems like everything bad happens all at once. This last week has definitely been like that for me. There's that saying "when it rains, it pours". More like "when it snows, there's an avalanche" lol. I'll try to keep this post from being a major rant, but I'll tell you a bit about what's been going on.

First off, my boy dog Turner is really sick. Long story short, he's been sick a couple times in the last few weeks but we just chalked it up to him eating something. Last Monday my parents took him onto the ER and we almost lost him then, but they were able to stabilize him and get a diagnosis. He has a hemangiosarcoma on his heart, which is a very aggressive cancer. Basically, we are keeping him at home and treating any symptoms that come up. Eventually, the tumor will burst and he will bleed out internally. He's doing pretty well right now, so we are just trying to enjoy the time we have with him. I think the worst part is that while he is nine year old (so technically a senior) we haven't had any problems with him and expected him to live for at least a few more years. I'm definitely going to miss him.

On top of that, I got stuck in a snow storm on my drive back up to school, got locked out of my motel room while trying to get to class, got stuck in a snow drift, my car broke down, and I've had three tests this week. I told you, it's been an avalanche. Just one thing on top of another.

Amazingly, my everlasting optimism has been able to shine through. Don't ask me how because I have absolutely no clue, but I'm actually happy with my life right now. Imma get a bit religious here... I know God has been looking out for me. There is no way I would have made it through that snow storm without help. Also, I feel a sense of peace about Turner. I know I'm going to miss him, but because of my personal beliefs I know he's going to be looked after when he leaves us. I have no doubt that he's going to be in a happy place. Anyway, I'm just thankful that I have been able to keep my positive outlook on life, even when it seems like everything is going wrong.

I'll leave you with some pictures :)

A day at the beach near San Fransisco.

Turner, begging for food.

Went target shooting with my dad over MLK weekend.

Beautiful day after the big snow storm

The first foal in my equine repro class!

 Sincerely,
          Me