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MSC archived stories - February 6, 2022

A long awaited letter, I was apprehensive yet brave to read has finally landed on my dashboard just recently (added to media). Mairani does not like me to keep prolonged silence, so I thought she would yell and even cry but I had a timely excuse that she would pardon me for forgetting because of the pandemic.

 

As I was reading the letter the anguish started to gradually diminish in me. She was calmed and showing so much vitality – entering middle school, loving the CI workshop activities, etc. Mexico is coming out of the lockdown. I was amazed.

 

She didn't stop there, but wanted to put me to a real test! I suddenly realized that once I gave her a cuddly toy (tiger adopted from a donation made to WWF) because it's her Chinese zodiac sign and asked her to name it. She named "Leo" and drew a picture of him (somewhere in my media). I think she's now asking the favor back, but believe me, I'm not a dog/puppy lover, so what should I do, besides thinking what a beautiful name she herself has..

 

Two male puppies, let's call Galvan (Spanish) or "Gavin" apparently originating from Scotland and associated with  companionship, but it isn't one of the most common names, so her pet will certainly stand out!

 

And then the name in reverse "Nivag" – what do you think?

 

This is Mairani's year (Year of the Tiger), so I have to help her newborns with 2 names to remember.

Comments

  1. chelaka28 March 2025 at 19:38

    Its beautiful that you have such a close relationship with her. And the photos are special, filled with love. I think you are an outstanding sponsor.

    February 6, 2022

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  2. chelaka28 March 2025 at 19:38

    Did you get to name her new puppies?? Gavin and Nivag? I like that. I hope she will let you know if she took the suggestions. What a cute photo from Mairani with Leo!!

    February 10, 2022

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  3. chelaka28 March 2025 at 19:38

    Thankfully appreciate your thinking. My story dated September 8, 2018 talked about her "Tomi" the dog. I think the two puppies are the next episode of this story. So I'm going to drop the last letter of Gavin and Nivag, and suggest "Gavi" and "Niva" – both derived from Galvan in her name, so hope she will like it.

    February 10, 2022

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  4. chelaka28 March 2025 at 19:39

    chelaka, I like the names Gavi and Niva! Can't wait to hear if she waits for your suggestions or comes up with her own names. Maybe some derivatives of her sponsor's name "chelaka" (haha).

    February 10, 2022

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  5. chelaka28 March 2025 at 19:39

    Every time I see Frozen merch i want to buy it all and send it. I think the next should be Encanto

    February 14, 2022

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