Chilling with Grace
This evening, I spent about an hour and a half with Grace. When I arrived, she was still eating, but I could tell she was happy to see me. We sat on the sofa, and I rested my head on her lap while putting my legs across. It was comfortable, and she was content.
Afterward, I took Grace for a walk around the building. She is still very nervous walking into groups and clings to me tightly, but I want her to overcome this fear. The only concern I have is when she starts breathing heavily and becomes anxious. I feel so sorry for her.
Walkin and Talkin
In the evening, I decided to join one of the “walk and talk” sessions, where we speak Dutch. I thought it would be good for me to socialize with others. And it definitely was! For the first time in a while, I didn’t focus on sailing or studying Dutch. It was a healthy break, and I plan on attending these sessions on a weekly basis. However, I still feel guilty when I leave Grace. I feel like I am abandoning her. But I am coping with these emotions and accepting that they reflect how much I love her.
