So off we went. I knew it wouldn't be short drive, maybe 30-40 minutes, but I hoped at least traffic wouldn't be too bad. Not long into the drive at all, my emotions kicked in again. Will she even make it to Squirrel Creek? Was I going to get fired? Am I doing the right thing? Most of all, I didn't want her to suffer. About ten or fifteen minutes into the drive, I am sitting at the light at westbound Evans Ave. and I-25 south, waiting for it to turn. It wasn't long but it felt long. The whole time I was just focused on the light and thoughts/emotions going through my mind. Then, just before it turned, I happened to look over to the right, and see a digital billboard at the Freeway Ford car dealership. It said: Don't give up!! Don't ever give up!!
Those reading who know me know I am a very spiritual (not religious) person. If I needed assurance that I was doing what was best for her, I didn't need to look any further. At least not for the time being. I wanted to take a picture of it with my phone, and post it with this, but the light turned just as I was reaching for my phone. I went back today, after hiking, hoping it would still be there and I could take a picture. I wasn't completely surprised to discover it wasn't. The billboard was there but it was a different quote. I was disappointed but thought, it was in my life just long enough to help me not give up, it was in my life just when I needed it most.
Thankfully traffic wasn't horrible and we arrived at Squirrel Creek safe. I had tried calling as I got close to C-470 and Santa Fe but there was no answer. I didn't even have the address, just the name of the street and zip code (80125). I exited C-470 going south on Santa Fe, because I knew that was the 80125 zip code. Then I see a sign saying the next signal is the street I want. I manage to get into the right lane and turn where I need to go. I didn't have to go far and saw a sign. I was so glad to finally be there. I peeked into the box and sure enough, she was still fighting (once again I could see her breathing). Just as I pulled in to park, I guy was pulling up into the spot next to me. He was very nice and asked how he could help. I explained the whole story to him; starting with how I found the bunny, to my tour across town, and then ending up here. He said I was in the right place and we went inside.
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