Honouring my precious Adie
For 16 years and 4 months, Adie was by my side, through every part of life and Wonderbird.
Adie and me. Photograph by Adibah Photography
For the past 16 years, (and 4 months) a major part of my life has been Adie.
Adie was my constant companion, and for the whole of Wonderbird's life, she was right beside me.
She came with me on photoshoots, where she'd greet everyone with love. So happy to be on an adventure with her mama, bringing joy to my wonderful clients.
She'd sit patiently beside my tripod while I photographed night skies, snuggling in to keep each other warm.
She'd sleep on my desk while I edited photographs or designed, often with her head or tail on my keyboard. Always as close as possible.
Adie was there with me through the busy days, the quiet days, big projects, difficult times, computer-break walks on the beach, and all the ordinary moments in between.
Adie and I ran Wonderbird together.
Adie and me on our Paekākāriki Beach. Carrying her over the stream as I did every day. Photograh by Bob Zuur.
On the 23rd of July, at 2.20am, I had to say goodbye to Adie. She stayed beside me for as long as her adorable doggie body could allow.
And now, everything feels very different.
The studio feels different.
No more doggie paws helping me pack my camera bag before shoots.
My sounding board is no longer here. Gosh, we chatted away to each other all day, every day.
And I keep looking at my feet and beside my keyboard.
Adie and me on our Paekākāriki Beach. Photograh by Bob Zuur.
Adie has been part of the story of Wonderbird right from the beginning, and I don't want to leave her out of it now just because things have sadly changed.
I carry her, and all our wonderful 16 years and 4 months of memories, right with me.
So today, I honour and thank my precious life and work co-creator.
