A Girl and Her Dog: Me and Charlotte...

This time last year I was preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving with my husband. We shared a beautiful little apartment nestled in the hills above Issaquah, Washington... things were nice. Our puppy, Charlotte, was our distraction from the empty extra bedroom down the hall. And now, for reasons I can't really even put in to words, I now find myself sitting alone in a cold living room typing this with one hand and absentmindedly tugging on one end of a dog toy. It's been a long year... a divorce, a miscarriage, a very sick puppy, and a whole lot of tears have been the main components to my 2013.

I haven't started this blog as a sympathy play, I have started this to chronicle my journey back to the life I know I will have, the life I have to think I deserve.

And with that, I introduce you to Miss Charlotte. She's a miniature Australian Shepherd who just celebrated her 1st birthday on July 23rd. Some people who haven't met Charlotte may think it's weird that I am so devoted to her, but if this year has taught me anything, it's that she is one of the biggest blessings of my life. Her goofy grin can bring a smile to my face regardless of the situation I find myself in. So, like I said, this is our journey... Wish us luck!!!