I'm giddy
these days since Oscar came into my life. Caring for a pet is a welcome
distraction from the day-to-day reality of being a cancer patient. I'm not sure
what it is about puppies, but holding Oscar instantly makes me feel better.
I've had him for only 13 days, but my new favorite pastime is to watch him
sleep, his tiny black paws twitching as he chases rabbits in his puppy dreams.
The warmth of his little body and the steady beat of his heart against my chest
distract me from my anxiety. He brings me instantly to the present.
In the short time Oscar has been in my life, he's had an effect on my relationships. Rather than staring at my bald head, passers-by stop to play with Oscar and to tell me how cute he is. The other tenants in my building now say hello to my dog before greeting me. And instead of discussing my symptoms and treatment plan for the week, my boyfriend and I have been spending more time focused on puppy playtime, going on long walks in the park and taking Oscar to his obedience classes. It's nice not to be the center of attention for a change.
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In the short time Oscar has been in my life, he's had an effect on my relationships. Rather than staring at my bald head, passers-by stop to play with Oscar and to tell me how cute he is. The other tenants in my building now say hello to my dog before greeting me. And instead of discussing my symptoms and treatment plan for the week, my boyfriend and I have been spending more time focused on puppy playtime, going on long walks in the park and taking Oscar to his obedience classes. It's nice not to be the center of attention for a change.
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