So, yesterday hubby and I took Maple up to the local pond for a hike/walk and a swim – Maple is the swimmer, not hubby nor I, hee hee.
It was a beautiful Autumn New England day. About 68 degrees, with no wind, and clear skies without clouds. The type of day that makes living through all the rain and snow and blackfly season tolerable. The leaves are starting to turn – some faster than others, but the day was perfect in every way.
Maple agreed…
A year ago at this time, she got injured. Her hind cruciate ligament tore after a vigorous round of competitive frisbee. She limped for a few weeks before we realized it was worse than just a simple sprain. Three vets later and she needed surgery to repair it. There were a few times this past year we thought we might lose her, or need to put her down. Her pain, postoperatively, was horrible – for her and us. But, we persevered. And now, twelve months, a major surgery behind her and a sixteen-week recuperative period, plus a dramatic weight shift and she’s swimming and having the time of her life again.
What a difference a year makes…
Peggy Jaeger, Author 