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“Bones are stronger once they heal.” Charlotte Eriksson

About a month ago, we were taking Kyra on our nightly walk around the neighborhood. I've mentioned this before, but she so looks forward to it every night, and being a creature of habit (part hound, you know), she knows that exactly after dinner, it's time, and practically jumps all over Corb until we agree to go.

This time was a bit different, however. As soon as we were done, Corb unleashed Kyra and, as she does every night, she started bounding toward Green Victoria in a mad scamp. It's one of the most joyous moments during the entire walk. But about ten seconds later, we heard a soft whimper.

"That didn't sound good," Corb muttered, and I grabbed his hand and we walked toward the house. Couldn't see Kyra anywhere. Had she encountered a wild animal? Slammed into something? My anxiety level started to grow. And as we reached the front porch, we found her, limping toward us.

Turns out, she tore a ligament. We took her in the minute it became clear that she wasn't getting any better. The problem is: during these COVID times, scheduling time to get a doctor to perform the surgery takes time...one month's time, to be exact. She is finally going in for surgery tomorrow.

During that time, she has been limping around. At first she wasn't exactly sure what was going on, but now she spends a lot of time sitting by the fire and warming herself. I think she is kind of sad about the whole thing. We have been trying to spoil her as much as we can, with treats and lots of love.

Every night, at the end of the night, I lift her up and carry her up the stairs, so she can sleep near us upstairs. I think she kind of likes that...she is so patient and stays perfectly still as I carry her up, like a 30 pound doll, her eyes staring up at me.

I can't wait for her to be on the mend. It should take about six weeks.

Just like this winter, six more weeks. But maybe at the end of it, there will be a lot to look forward to: warmer weather, Kyra on the mend, opportunities to go out and explore more, and maybe, just maybe, vaccinations for the two of us. I can't wait for that day to be here.

A new next chapter is just around the corner. Let's turn the page and get there really soon.