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Live, Laugh, and Let Go

Posted on April 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Oh, my goodness. I love how a good ol’ unexpected belly laugh can make you feel so much better. When I let my dog out this morning, I started my new normal routine. I got something to drink as I made the big decision about breakfast. Ha. Sounds very stressful, I know. Cereal did not […]

My Dog is Training Me

Posted on July 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

My dog was injured this week. For the first time, I had to rush him to the vet. I was home alone when he got hurt and knew I couldn’t handle this on my own, so I called my best friend. Even though it was early in the morning, she came right away to help […]

Love, From Sydney

Posted on February 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

A few years ago, I had an a-ha moment. It was a funny, frustrating, and humbling experience. We had THE sweetest yellow lab. Unfortunately, her health took a downward spin when she was around seven and we almost lost her on Thanksgiving. We learned the next day that she was diabetic. Lets just say I […]

Best Friend

Posted on May 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

What catches your eye? A particular story or a pic? Name it. Anything that has to do with a dog seems to grab mine. Instantly. I’ve always loved dogs, and I’ve always had a hard time understanding how some people don’t. When I saw these paw prints of a dog and footprints of a […]

Living by Faith, Not by Sight

Posted on February 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

“God doesn’t always change the circumstances, but He can change us to meet the circumstances. That’s what it means to live by faith.” ~ Warren Wiersbe We once had a Labrador Retriever. She was such a beautiful dog. Very, very special for many reasons. One Thanksgiving we almost lost her. She was so lethargic–she didn’t […]

Do you Love me?

Posted on February 25, 2014 1 Comment

Have you ever been so exhausted because of a challenge – to the point that you just wanted to throw your hands up and say, “OK! I GIVE UP?!” I’ve had several challenges lately that have really taken the wind out of my sail, but this afternoon – something really got my attention. When I […]

Love Hurts

Posted on November 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

Have you ever taken the time to go back and reread some of the things you have written – say from a year or two ago? If you don’t blog, perhaps you journal. Let me tell you, it is well worth your time. When I was going through some files today, I discovered 2 particular experiences that […]