Luke and I have been spending a lot of time walking out in our woods over this last week or so, searching for our “new normal”.
He looked high and low all around this log, hoping to find it there, to no avail.
I know it’s going to take a while to adjust to life without Cricket. The truth is, we’ve been discombobulated with many things in life for months now, so I’m not sure I’d know normal if I did find it. Maybe taking things one day a time, with simply loose plans and ideas is going to be our normal for a while longer.
Even when we’re out in the woods, we’ve been wandering aimlessly, not really following our trails. I let Luke just follow his nose, with the woods wide open now with nothing growing. I can see our trail markers through the trees so I can keep track of where we are. He seems to be enjoying it. We’ve been taking some walks with the Dadz as well, and Luke has also gone on some solo walks with Dadz when I’ve been busy.
He has found one thing, and plenty of it – deer poop! Of course, that’s not exactly what I was hoping for, though it may seem appropriate considering how our lives have been over the last year or so. 🙂
One day at a time is correct, and there is NO rush! Looks like a nice walk with some great pictures.
Thank you. We have really been enjoying our walks, especially now that we’ve lost most of our snow (finally). Though today we’re stuck inside due to freezing rain and sleet!
Keeping things loose and plans open is a good thing – it removes the stress of always having to do something. You’ve all been through a lot of changes so a “new normal” may be elusive for a while. Just let the daily “stuff” ebb and flow; one day it will fall into place. (((HUGS)))
That is great advice, thank you, Sue.
I remember when we helped our Beagle, Roxanne to the bridge. Every night I’d get up and it felt so weird to just go to bed without letting her out for the night. I don’t know when it actually changed for me, but eventually it became second nature, and then it was the new normal, but I can’t pinpoint the moment that it was.
You all have had a very rough year, with lots of changes, many of which you’re still adjusting too. One day you will have a new normal, but it’s not today, and that is okay. We all find our new normal in our own time. HUGS.
Thank you, Jodi. I imagine the new normal might just sneak up on us, and we won’t even realize exactly when it happened.
I’m so done with change…I just want things settled down already!
Just the 3 of you spending time together-searching for the elusive normal, you will just find hopefully peace in that being together eventually, and just be in the moments rather than searching….the only thing that remains the same is change-making it pretty tough to find a normal…making it tougher is that the change was losing Cricket..more hugs, Jan, this is a tough sad time I know..
Thank you, Lynn. ♥
Losing a loved one is hard. XO
That’s for sure. xo
It’s still so fresh…and new. You’ll find that new normal…it just may take some time. Purrs….
Probably one day we’ll get there, and won’t even realize when it happens. 🙂
It takes time to find a new normal when so much has changed for you. I wish there were words to make it all better but i know time and looking for new adventures is the only way to move forward from where you are.
Thank you, Melissa. We alternate between keeping busy and just letting ourselves have some downtime. We’ll get there. ♥
I remember how hard it was to find “normal” after our Dory went to the Bridge. You have the right idea, just take one day at a time. We are sure Luke will help guide and comfort you!
As long as we can do it together, we’ll be OK. ♥
I remember how hard it was to find “normal” after our Dory went to the Bridge. You have the right idea, just take one day at a time. We are sure Luke will help guide and comfort you!
Adorable!
Thank you. He loves to use his nose, and it’s fun to watch him!
It may take time but you’ll find your new normal if there is such a thing. When you do Luke and everyone around you will be a big help. Blessings to you.
Thank you so much, Crystal.
We do understand but you will find it and Luke will surely be a big help. Hugs from all of us.
Thank you…we know we will…in time.
deer pop is a good find… but sadly that Mr. Normal can hide and wears a camouflage jacket all the time…. we can not even draw a most wanted poster, because we have no clue how this guy looks…
He’s like Big Foot or the Loch Ness Monster….and even more elusive. 🙂