What are you most proud of in your life?
(A story about chaos, second chances, and one unforgettable rescue pup)
If you’d asked me this question years ago, I might’ve said something predictable—career milestones, creative projects, maybe a degree or two.
But now, I’d say: I’m proud that I said yes.
Yes to a rescue dog named Sauli.
Yes to the chaos she brought.
Yes to the life that unraveled (and rebuilt itself) because of her.
When I first met Sauli, she wasn’t the picture of a calm, adoptable pup. She was a blur of energy—sharp, stubborn, wild-hearted. The first weekend we spent together, she nearly tore apart a hotel room and escaped twice. It was, quite literally, a disaster.
But somewhere in that storm, I found something I didn’t even know I was missing—a sense of aliveness, of responsibility, of connection.
She made me show up. Every single day. No excuses.
What started as a rescue story turned into a companionship I never expected—and eventually, a book series: The Adventures of Sauli the Rescue Pup.
Through every escape, every moment of mayhem, and every quiet night where she finally fell asleep beside me, I realized this was more than just about having a dog. It was about choosing love over control, patience over frustration, and joy over perfection.
That’s what I’m most proud of.
Not that I rescued her—but that she rescued me right back.
🐾 Sauli and the Great Escape
Book 3 of The Adventures of Sauli the Rescue Pup is now available on Amazon.
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