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Censored his face because he’s not my kid, but seeing the tiny tots portion of the powwow always almost makes me cry. My mom never let me participate in traditional stuff until I was older and had my own freedoms, so it always warms my heart to see tribeschildren being allowed to practice their culture and be proud. I grew up with my tribe, but my mother sheltered me a lot from the world so I’m glad others are having the important cultural experiences!

Dusted off my camera and decided to take it to the stillwater powwow again this year to get some practice in. I wish this sub let me add more than one image, because all the regalia and dancing this year was amazing!

We got it a few weeks ago, but due to my health flare ups I hadn’t been able to walk him. We went back yesterday to relearn how to put it on and get a video of the process, and it went super well!

It was a brief tour, but it makes me so excited and proud for my tribe! It’s going to be 185,000 sq ft and encompass the majority of our health needs! This is inside of the center atrium, and it’s going to have a large sky light!

I jokingly asked if I could keep them during the casting appointment, and he said sure since they were going to get thrown away anyways!

Aslan also received his new leg brace, so once it cools down I can start taking him for more walks! He’s improved so much since entering my care, and I can’t wait to see what further improvements he makes!

The plant store was doing BOGO a couple months ago, so of course I got 12 broccoli plants! I didn’t realize how big they’d get so I have 2 in each pot, but they’re seem to have adjusted to the space! Including the image of shame for how they’ve maneuvered due to my negligence, but they’re all happy and healthy otherwise! (besides some aphids on one, but they seem to be sticking to the one)

One more week of going to the specialist, then just the at home exercises! :D We went over the exercises today, and I’m so excited to get his legs stronger!

Finally got Aslan in to a specialist vet a couple weeks ago, and they suggested 2 medications for joint pain and a couple supplements to help promote his joints getting stronger! They said he has weakness in both his back legs from the crooked one, but they recommended against corrective surgery since we don’t want to lower his quality of life with that healing process. We’re also doing shockwave therapy every couple weeks for a little bit to reduce inflammation and strengthen his ankles! :D