Waffles the Sheep

Dec 29, 2015 6:00 AM

WoerleyBird

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Sorry for the sappy sob story but I wanted to share.
I went through a very sudden break up a while back, and suffered quite a bit mentally. One day, my friends and I were at Value Village and one of them spied a giant, fluffy sheep. Long story short, I cried a bit, bought him, and I named him the first thing that came to mind in that moment: Waffles.

These are some of the adventures I've taken him on.

Waffles likes to help around the house. He helped up with our bathroom renovation.

He also would travel with us to visit family, fitting conveniently underneath the seat in front of me (kinda). I can't even begin to describe the reactions I get when carrying him through the air port.

His first day of spring wasn't the most splendid one, but I'm sure he didn't mind. He's very easy going.

Waffles answers the call of the wild. He makes a wonderful snuggle buddy during those cold nights.

When my boyfriend at the time left me, I felt like my life was over. I struggled to eat, bathe, get out of bed... all that stuff... I was a mess. Depression had consumed me.

The day I saw Waffles at Value Village was possibly the happiest I had felt since the break up. True, genuine joy filled me.

I mean, look at this goof. He's stuck on his back because he's so fat. What's not to love?

From then on, things changed. When I reverted into my depressive moods, Waffles was there. I remember feeling suddenly very lost when I was crying and Waffles was not with me. I remember nights where I would just sit in bed feeling nothing while I held onto him. I can't tell you how many tears have been soaked into his fluff. But he's still here. I'll take him on as many adventures as I can. Through ups and downs.

TL;DR... Everyone needs a Waffles in their life.

Waffles was dumped too. Poor guy got shipped off there, unwanted and alone till you found him. He was just as happy to find you there.

10 years ago | Likes 168 Dislikes 1

I've got a tiger named Growly that is my Waffles. Not quite as big and fluffy, but just as lovable.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

As a 31 year old straight masculine professional man I need a stuffie now.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is this why I still have a teddy bear from when I was 10 or because he was such a good hump?

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

i could use a waffles...

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Quite a few stores have sheep stuffies around Easter time. :)

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Î don't have a sheep, I have dolphins. Dolphins are cuddly. :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If Waffles makes you happy, keep him forever. Learn to sew and patch, just in case he needs first aid. One day he'll need you to save him.

10 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Read every single word, your TL;DR is on point.. slowly creeping to a year later and I'd still have to agree

10 years ago | Likes 128 Dislikes 1

I have a giant hedgehog my best friend gave me after my grandma died and gosh darn it if Watson hasn't soaked up his fair share of tears.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

My only friend until late 2013 (born 1998) was a green Stuffed TY bunny, I loved him and I got a brand new one for whoever my firstborn is

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I feel like youd benefit from a cat

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've got a little fluffy fennec to help me with my depression, one of the few things that keeps me going, as silly as it sounds.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

All my upvotes for I have one of your sheeps cousins. I call him French Dumps. He knows 5 French words.

10 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

i have a waffles too......hes called alcohol

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

When I was 2 my dad went to a yard sale in east LA & bought me a lamb teddy. I'm 22 and still have her. You enjoy your Waffle :)

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I have a bear that I named captain floof that has been there through all the hard times, and good ones as well, so I can relate with you.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

If Waffles is what you need to get you through it, and Waffles makes you a happier person, then you cuddle Waffles till you feel better.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Here is to hoping one day you can afford a pet!

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

I just have my friend the pillow. Hello pillow, how are you today? I'm quite fine thank you for asking.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Stay strong, OP. Wish I could give you a hug. Having someone so close willingly step out of your life can be devastating. But you survived!

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Remember that next time the thoughts creep in. You still have your family, friends, and extended Imgur family here for you!

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

From the tag and the purple thing, I think that's from Value Village. Things you meet at a thrift shop can be lifelong fortune.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Speaking of lifelong fortune, I had my vintage light(IMCO) stolen. I had been traveling around the world for years with it.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't care that this was a year ago I love this

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

And he's still with me. Sitting on my bed as we speak. :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I want my own waffles!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've got a tiger named Growly that is my Waffles. Not quite as big and fluffy, but just as lovable.

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I have two giraffes, one I took from my bro and another I ran across a garage sale as it was its twin. Im 22 and they are my patched heros.1

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They are my constant and i couldn't ever get rid of them. Old and new raf :) they have travelled the world.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

He isn't fat he's fluffy!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I feel that Waffles & Mr. Baa should share stories. He helps me in my times of sadness as well. <3 There's always hope & a sheep to (1/2)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Help along the way. (2/2)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's good to hear! Sheepies are always good for helping with sadness.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a 27 year old I have a few of these myself and its best for depression anyways.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

ha, used to buy one of these things anytime I came across one while shopping. my dog loved shredding them to pieces

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

I'm glad Ewe found Waffles to help you heal.

10 years ago | Likes 311 Dislikes 1

*heel ???

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wool the puns ever end?

10 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

I wonder if they make waffles in blue...

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Blue waffles? I better look this up in Google images

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How do you keep him so clean?

10 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 1

I need to know this ^ One of them adult survival questions

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I have to give him a bath in the bath tub every few months. It's a struggle.

10 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 0

I know how hard it can be. My sheeple is blocking my attempts to ride him into battle :(.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

After seeing your post I feel like I need a giant stuffed animal to take on adventures with me. I'm 27. Lol. Love it :)

10 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

I have a similar situation/stuffed creature. He is a microwaveable polar bear named Sex Bear after the MouseRat song of the same name. 1/2

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You can rub'em down with cornstarch when they get funky. It absorbs some of the funk. Also a got a pretty rad new boyfriend. Stay strong OP.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

This is like people who take their body pillows out to dinner or Bronies. But you're a girl so it's cute???

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 7

Yeah I was thinking along the same lines. Good for OP finding something to gives her balance, but it sounds like she needs therapy, too.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

I did get therapy and am on anti depressants. But this isn't really brony/lonely weeb level of creepy. He's a stuffed animal and I get that

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's still kinda in the same neighborhood though. Not next door but same zip code.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

it's not that much different from having a security blanket.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

People take body pillows out to dinner? You mean the huge long ones? And wth is a bronie? So confused

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've seen a few people in public, but mostly in Imgur cringe albums. And yeah Brony = My Little Pony fan boys.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bronie=man that's in to my little pony...a "bro" if you will

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Good god.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I challenge you to Google it and look at images.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Challenge accepted!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0