What sacrifices have you made in life?

I sometimes find the word ‘ sacrifice’ smacks of  martyrdom in today’s world….and I’m not sure what to replace it with….forfeit? forego?

‘ Gave up’. Maybe that works a bit better? It’s still not perfect!

Once upon a time I had a well paid job overseas, a comfortable lifestyle and savings….and then I didn’t, because a Street Dog came into my life and changed everything. My Tony and the foster puppy Joe (who stayed forever) became my focus. My world.

It cost me everything, but I wouldn’t change a thing. That’s not totally true. I do not regret for one second bringing them back to the UK…but I wish I had done things differently.

In the end the young pup stayed by my side for 15 years, with unconditional love and a continuity in my life I knew neither before or since.

I loved those boys……and I miss them.