Every day, an average of twenty-two veterans and active duty service members take their own lives.
That is twenty-two too many.
While we should do this daily, I encourage you on the 22nd of every month to call and check your battle buddy. Military or not, we deserve to see each other tomorrow.
This is my new roommate rainBeau Jangles. He started his
life in the Los Angeles area and was moved to the PNW to be adopted. A
good friend (and by default her family) had been helping me look for a dog and found this guy for me. I
am different around dogs. I feel safe to have or express some emotion. I am
responsible for his care. It is my responsibility to make sure he feels loved and is a
happy dog. Getting a dog was something I had thought about for about two and a
half years, but it just never felt like the right time (does that even exist?). Once Beau was found and
adopted, he had to wait for the 120 day rabies pseudo-quarantine (if he came to
Hawaii right away he would live in a kennel and not get to play or he could stay on the mainland until
the 120 days was up and be loved). He spent most of his time at a board and train facility
south of Seattle that absolutely adored him. He learned what it is to have human friends and how
to communicate with them. It turned out to be the best thing for him. I got to
visit him and train with him on two separate trips (and got to spend time with
friends at the same time, the best trips!).
He has only been in Hawaii with me for a short time, but I
already know that he is the best thing that could have happened to me while
living here. Welcome to Hawaii rainBeau Jangles! More importantly, welcome to my
home!
#twloha
#buddycheck22
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