Finally Back in the Woods

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

I took my baby boy into the woods after 18 months.  Yes, 18 months!!  He got a tick bite last spring and then quickly became lame followed by the ACL rupture.  Then came the surgery and long road of recovery.  The woods WAS a place of happiness, joy and togetherness.  It became a place of fear and regret.  But, I took him back during the winter when the ticks are low and he became his old self.  He ran to the river and swam in the strong current, enjoying each moment. Out he splashed in time to get me wet, then back to the water for another swim.  Up and down the hills he ran, returning to the place we both love so much.  You can see from the pictures that he is happy and alive in the woods.  


He was very sore when we got home, after months of winter laziness.  I think he over did the swim, walk, run event -- but he sure was a happy boy in the process.  I hope that we can keep him out there, without any tick fears, tick issues and tick BITES.

My sweet, sweet baby boy.  I sure hope he continues to be able to enjoy his romps in the woods!!