Have a fun day, an adventurous evening, and a mystical night.
Find joy in everyday life through the musings of a romance author.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Humpday Help - A Lesson From the Dogs
You've been working hard all week, your body is spent, your anxiety is high so you plop into your comfy chair. Up trots Furball with that happy-go-lucky face and unlimited enthusiasm. Not able to resist such a cute face you give into the soft whines and head out the door for a stroll. Furball is straining at the leash sniffing about, happy to be in the fresh air.
A dog loves life wholeheartedly, adoringly, without reservation or judgment. He greets each new scent or sight with boundless joy and unselfconscious glee. His world is delightful.
Look around you and see the world through dog's eyes. Apply his exuberant enthusiasm to your own view. Be open to the small joys of living and appreciate what is.
For the rest of the day, set aside negative thoughts. Let your anxiety fade, relax, take a deep breath and find enjoyment in everything - the good, the bad, the indifferent. I think I'll take a walk in the woods with my dog, Maggie. But don't expect me to get on the ground and sniff!
"Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money and power and influence. It is no more or less than faith in action." - Henry Chester.
Oh, have a Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
A Happy Ending to a Sad Day
Yesterday as I waited for the time to pick Devin up from school and filled with dread of the news I had to tell him, I began thinking. My little 8 yr old loved his guinea pig and was really becoming responsible with taking care of his pet and his chores. And there was the possibility Dev would want another pet... so... I called around... just in case... to see if any of the local pet shops had piggies. I found one and it would be on the way home from my eldest son's piano lesson.
Mark took Trevor to his piano lesson while I picked up Devin. I told him that we needed to talk. I think he knew something was wrong because he kept distracting himself with the dog and baby brother and ignoring me. When I finally told him that Fluffy has passed away, he threw himself headfirst into the couch and sobbed.
I picked him up and carried him to the lazy-boy chair; rocked him and cuddled him. 3 yr old Nate knew something was wrong and patted his big brother's back. I spoke soothing words to Dev and once he calmed down I asked him if he wanted another piggie. He nodded his head and wiped his tears. Mark called and we informed him to stop at the shop to pick up the piggie. We cuddled and discussed the Rainbow Bridge and Devin's eyes lit up with the thought of Fluffy playing with Cookie and Ruby while they wait for him.
During the next couple hours, Devin did all his homework eagerly and ran down the driveway at least three times looking for his dad's truck. We talked about names and prepared a fresh cage for the new baby.
Mark arrived and handed a box to Devin. We all gathered around the dining room table for our first glimpse of our newest addition. It was love at first sight! Dev took his baby to the chair and began reading to him. By the end of the evening he was given the name, Champ.
Dev told me that he would take even better care of Champ and love him just as much as he did Fluffy. At bedtime, Dev informed me that I needed to love up Champ for at least an hour while he was at school and make sure I had one of his shirts on my lap when I did so Champ would smell him and think it was he who was petting him. When I checked on the boys before bed, Dev couldn't have been any closer to his piggie's cage.
Saturday, we'll have a funeral. Fluffy will be buried with his brother, Cookie next to my dog & their pal, Ruby.
Mark took Trevor to his piano lesson while I picked up Devin. I told him that we needed to talk. I think he knew something was wrong because he kept distracting himself with the dog and baby brother and ignoring me. When I finally told him that Fluffy has passed away, he threw himself headfirst into the couch and sobbed.
I picked him up and carried him to the lazy-boy chair; rocked him and cuddled him. 3 yr old Nate knew something was wrong and patted his big brother's back. I spoke soothing words to Dev and once he calmed down I asked him if he wanted another piggie. He nodded his head and wiped his tears. Mark called and we informed him to stop at the shop to pick up the piggie. We cuddled and discussed the Rainbow Bridge and Devin's eyes lit up with the thought of Fluffy playing with Cookie and Ruby while they wait for him.
During the next couple hours, Devin did all his homework eagerly and ran down the driveway at least three times looking for his dad's truck. We talked about names and prepared a fresh cage for the new baby.
Mark arrived and handed a box to Devin. We all gathered around the dining room table for our first glimpse of our newest addition. It was love at first sight! Dev took his baby to the chair and began reading to him. By the end of the evening he was given the name, Champ.
Dev told me that he would take even better care of Champ and love him just as much as he did Fluffy. At bedtime, Dev informed me that I needed to love up Champ for at least an hour while he was at school and make sure I had one of his shirts on my lap when I did so Champ would smell him and think it was he who was petting him. When I checked on the boys before bed, Dev couldn't have been any closer to his piggie's cage.
Saturday, we'll have a funeral. Fluffy will be buried with his brother, Cookie next to my dog & their pal, Ruby.
Monday, October 27, 2008
It's Monday - But it's too blue
I don't feel like writing today. *sigh*
When we moved into our log home the boys were going to be in their own rooms for the first time and we decided to give them room pets. The boys chose guinea pigs. After Christmas 2005 we went to a pet store and they carefully selected their pets. Devin picked Fluffy and Trevor picked litter mate Cooki.
The piggies brought much joy to our home and grew with love. We even adopted another pig, Speedy, from a rummage sale! The piggies went to school, to church, to grandma's and adventures in the neighborhood. Fluffy even was lost in the woods for two hours this summer!
Cookie passed away in March 2008 due to kidney disease. I was concerned for Fluffy's health since they were litter mates. But all seemed well until a month ago when Fluffy came down with a cold. His symptoms were rather odd but he was treated with meds from the vet. He seemed to get better and was very frisky last week. Then he stopped eating on Saturday.
Devin cuddled with his buddy for a time last night and this morning. After giving his piggie some lovin' and a kiss, bade him goodbye before boarding on his school buss. Fluffy passed quietly away in my arms a couple hours later.
Devin has an after school program and won't be home until 5pm. My heart hurts for him. I don't think he understood how sick his piggie was. I did mention my concern regarding the fact of the piggies being litter mates & the posiblility of Fluffy having the same problem. Dev loved his little buddy.
We loved you, Fluffy!
When we moved into our log home the boys were going to be in their own rooms for the first time and we decided to give them room pets. The boys chose guinea pigs. After Christmas 2005 we went to a pet store and they carefully selected their pets. Devin picked Fluffy and Trevor picked litter mate Cooki.
The piggies brought much joy to our home and grew with love. We even adopted another pig, Speedy, from a rummage sale! The piggies went to school, to church, to grandma's and adventures in the neighborhood. Fluffy even was lost in the woods for two hours this summer!
Cookie passed away in March 2008 due to kidney disease. I was concerned for Fluffy's health since they were litter mates. But all seemed well until a month ago when Fluffy came down with a cold. His symptoms were rather odd but he was treated with meds from the vet. He seemed to get better and was very frisky last week. Then he stopped eating on Saturday.
Devin cuddled with his buddy for a time last night and this morning. After giving his piggie some lovin' and a kiss, bade him goodbye before boarding on his school buss. Fluffy passed quietly away in my arms a couple hours later.
Devin has an after school program and won't be home until 5pm. My heart hurts for him. I don't think he understood how sick his piggie was. I did mention my concern regarding the fact of the piggies being litter mates & the posiblility of Fluffy having the same problem. Dev loved his little buddy.
We loved you, Fluffy!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Humpday Help - Sing in the Rain
So it's Wednesday... the middle of the week and you need a little help getting over that hump. To top it off, you woke to a gloomy day with dark clouds. Your mood may match your day. So let's change your mood and change the day!
Turn on some fun music before you turn on the shower. Light the fire within and choose something that makes you laugh or giggle or even feel a little sexy. You don't have to be a great singer to enjoy the benefits of music, simply let it into your soul and let your entire body resonate with the sound. Whether you are singing in the shower or in the car or dancing while doing chores or on the way to the copy machine... you will feel your spirit rise.
When you are letting the music in, you take deeper breaths and more oxygen into your system. You are healing your body and giving your spirit a lift. Express yourself, put a melody in your heart. Get a little silly, laugh when you think nobody is looking, hum a tune, put a dance step in your gait and you will quickly feel the sunshine enter your soul and the day will become much brighter.
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