My daughter always wanted a dog. Me? No way. Too much work. However, when my daughter was going through a rough patch, she asked for a puppy. Her happiness outweighed everything, and now we have Piper. Adorable, playful and mischievous. She eats socks btw and a variety of other inedible objects! She has taught me the importance of taking breaks, the power of play, and best of all – she has the same birthday as my late father-in-law – May 24.
When she came into our lives in July, Piper brought levity and joy to our heavy days. We had just lost my dear, sweet father-in-law to Parkinson’s a month early. I admit she has stolen my heart, and that is perfectly fine.
Adapted from Janeane’s forthcoming book, Get the Funk Out! %^&$ Happens, What to Do Next! © 2019 by Janeane Bernstein. Published by Post Hill Press