Full circle
When I was a child I got my first puppy and promptly named her tickles! Years that followed were filled with other cats and dogs. Animals brought a certain comfort and unconditional love. It was the norm to have pets in our loving and warm household.
Then I married, had children and moved to the middle east, where we lived for 16 years. Pets were frowned upon and even forbidden in our household. When we moved back to the United States the same rule applied and it was a scary concept to even imagine having a pet.
Finally after ten years of living back home my kids helped me and supported me in fulfilling this dream. Last March I adopted my Sophie. In many ways my life has come full circle and I am getting back to the real me! These photos are of my constant companion and sweet baby! She is beautiful, smart and feisty!
Aww! She’s so cute! I love having pets, they are such good little companions💖
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They are! You sure know about special pets!
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It’s good to see you back online and posting!
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Thanks so much
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Missed you Lynz, this is too sweet!
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Omg I missed you too xx
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xx
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She’s gorgeous Lynn.
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I love her Peter!
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She is SOOOOOO cute! Gorgeous! I bet she’s so cuddly 🙂 x
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She is Claire!
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She’s lovely Lynn.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie! how is hubby?
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Still not well …this is going to take time….
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So sorry to hear that
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Thank you for your concern Lynn.
Leslie
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Most welcome xx
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A bundle of love. 💜
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yes for sure
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Such sweetness. Pets are healers as well. ❤
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They really are!
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Your little furry family member looks very satisfied, Lynn 😀
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She is so sweet Irene 😀
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How sweet she is, Lynn. I am so happy for you that you cut another cord of the past and simply follow your heart. 💖
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Yes it feels great! Osama and Jacki have a dog named Kenny and whenever they visited I felt so nervous that a dog was in the house. I lived in fear of even that! He was so mad when he found out that they had a dog.
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He has a problem with them having a dog? Thank God it is his problem… and no one else’s… too stupid. I am glad you went a step further. So glad 💖
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Well he also would have gone crazy if he thought it was in our home. I was so scared and now seems ridiculous!
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It is such a big step to eliminate such thoughts. It is shocking when looking back at how they can still be holding in their grip.
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Yes it really is.
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Sophie is a cutie. Pets, especially dogs, have curative powers. No wonder there are service animals.
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Yes so true! She is such a blessing
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How wonderful Lynn. Fur babies offer us such unconditional love 💕
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Yes they do!
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Absolutely love pets! I have always had dogs in my life, its awesome that you got one now and she is so cute!!
So great to see you back online! Congrats on your cookbook! That is awesome!
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Thanks so much Joy! I missed your wonderful posts
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Aww thanks Lynn! 🙂
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What a blessing Lynn, I’m so happy for you and your lovely Sophie. X
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Yes such a blessing! Thank you so much
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How are you Barb? I dont see new posts? I hope all is well.
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Aww, I am happy for you, Lynn. Pet’s are awesome companions. Since our sweet 19-year-old kitty crossed The Rainbow Bridge, we will be adopting a new kitty once we get back from our trip. We miss her so.
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Oh that’s so sad, wow long life
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Yes, we were lucky to have her as long as we did.
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Yes that’s amazing!
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Shes adorable my friend, I have always had a soft spot for border collies, mine is 2 years old, named Chika, couldn’t imagine life without her! SO happy to hear your coming full circle in life. I am so proud to be called one of your many “sisters” , sending you nothing but love and hugs…Kat
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Xoxoxo
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I love that you have a dog again, plus I am glad that things are going so well well for you 💜💜
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Thanks!!
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💜🥴💜
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Beautiful Sophie and story, Lynz! ❤
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Thanks Bette xx
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Sophie is lovable to look at. Lynn, it’s wonderful to hear you are coming home to the you that always existed, though hidden for a time <3.
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Yes so we’ll put❣️
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Sooo cute….
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Thanks
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