ooops!!

Anecdotes traverse the Aussie Vernacular subtly as spreading Vegemite on fresh bread. Both utilised in 61 years, presently an inner self I have not felt, for some 44 years since passing of my Father.

"ooopss..", 'Indie to most', a 13 year old Shitzu. Unwanted initially as Euthanasia of Greyhound “Ricky” very roar; but daughters acquired Indie. Ricky whom traversed that scope between human, animal, love, hate, but unconditional trust, and ownership transcending bidirectionally. held space unwilling to change.

"ooopss.". initiated her puppy aura creating a joyful presence within abode, be it animals, or humans. Initially rejecting such bonding whilst attempting removal of bitch, banter continuing for some months with daughters. But, Shitzu's are a breed requiring copious amounts of maintenance, it is at this point journey begins inevitable rabbit hole.

Registering for grooming classes learning techniques for maintaining a little bitch, thus initiating bond pondering such intensity. Period initiated travel within vehicle, camping, walks but adoption was competitively inclusive of a large white cat “Rodney”. Indie constantly competed with and played mother too all animals, especially Rodney. Mate-ship transcended copious excursions to Bunnings where she was a tradie, proud of herself, and owners with her little prance,  fruit purchases, camping trips, day trip past decade endured many.

Somethings never happened, like trip over Nullarbor; but dogs from East Coast visited, never seen her so happy, being a little mother, controlling, playing which had been unseen, previously.

Day of departure was an electrical discharge never experienced just a dull thud controlled, but inevitable. Vets unknown reality slow motion; In reality power of loss sudden painful, wavering. Wake for her being endowing, rear patio WA Family paid respects with a few beers and tears before leaving departing to her grave.

Some months have passed still find self enacting chores, venturing to Bunnings difficulty moving forward engrossing permanency, damn frightening, and painful.

CIAO little mate life moves on, a little bit departs, "ooops" promise travel will transcend new meaning...