Have you seen the new educational benefits available to BMDCA members through streaming Berner U? I am doing a presentation today…
Timing is Everything
As many of you know, we have had a series of disappointments in the breeding department over the past 3+ years. When one breeds these dogs out of love, the loss of planned new babies with their bright futures is hard on the heart. It has been hard on mine.
When I got back from spending time in Utah with my post-surgery daughter, I had two girls in season and a pandemic looming.
We bred both girls.
We had fresh chilled semen shipped in for Claire — she did not get pregnant.
Major’s family kindly let him spend a few days at our house — as a result, Daisy is pregnant.
Daisy on May 10 with two weeks to go.
Very pregnant.
Our kitchen is not done. There is construction stuff throughout the house. So many things are still packed up in the boxes that fill the downstairs. I need to finish my grading. I miss my kids and my grandbabies. My friend died, leaving his wife — one of my besties — shattered. Needed medical screenings are being postponed, leaving someone dear worried and vulnerable. Older adults live in isolation. And so on.
All around me — and you — is loss and grief and chaos.
It seems like a perfect time to have a litter of puppies.
The Daily Q: Nature & Transition
Yesterday I took my camera on the morning walk.
I observed one sees things differently when viewing through the lens of a potential photo.
It was Harper’s walk.
We walked for those of you who cannot — and I took photos to share with you.
I do not take my blessings for granted because I have been given the Gift of Perspective, and I treasure that gift — it informs my life.
As we settle into our New abNormal, the Daily Q will end but the daily posts won’t — we have puppies to look forward to and discuss, after all.
Please stay safe — because you matter.