This is Fruitycake. I have many barks to bark about today. The inner barkiness within me has just began to emerge.
Some individuals like Brickle, had a personality to grow into. He was born with direction and knew himself way before he was accepted. He never veered from being himself. Even if others didn’t understand. He knew his purpose and that was reinforcement enough. He was strong. He was a leader.
But for individuals like me, it can take some time to get strength. It can take time to let your purpose guide you. It can take time before you know that what your purpose is should not be given up or taken away by anyone.
You can lead by example, but only if you lead with your heart.
I’ve had a rough time the last few days keeping Girl Person from working as much as she usually does.
She says that she has to work her hardest no matter what. That glass window her head ran into isn’t the hardest thing around here.
Although she has had to slow down because of her concussion thing, her spirit have been just as down and slow. But because the barkiness within me is emerging, I also feel some things are beginning to take hold of Girl Person. And she’s also letting a lot go. Like negative feelings, worthlessness, guilt and justification for how hard she works and why. She got many messages this week of concern and care. And I want to say thank you. Because it’s made my job easier.
I truly know the power of numbers. When I was in that shelter jail with over 600 other dogs, I felt a spirit and atmosphere of despair.
But when a dog was adopted, we all felt a light and positivity of hope. And that meant everything. I pictured in my mind my story and how it would be happy!
I know that we all affect each other, and the good can overcome the bad. But it takes us all to try. What if we all woke up one day and decided we would cause no harm, no negativity, in any way to anyone. What if a big group around the earth did that? It would matter. It would matter a lot.
I know our family has had some difficulties. Many you see. Many you don’t see.
But we hope you see how much of a difference you’ve made to us so far. It’s made my job easier. And I know you love me.
Just like a butterfly emerges from a cocoon changed, I hope this concussion helps Girl Person to see what she needs to do. And I’ll be here to help her! My barkiness knows no limits. And my love is out of this world.
Accidents happen anywhere. But miracles happen too. Exhale the emotions keeping you weighed down and let the more powerful ones inside you win! Follow the leader. Me. For what it’s worth, I believe in you! Do you believe in us?
–Fruitycake
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Fruity, you have been my guiding light. You have helped me feel much better about myself and that I can’t do it all and to reach out and ask for help. My sister, when we were kids and my mom wanted us to do something like get dressed, my sister refused help and would say: I do it myself. Nowadays, I’m learning my limits and ask for help. It’s only taken me 76 years to learn this. Better late than never!