Ramblings of a Dog Lover

There is a reason that dogs are called man's best friend, its because they really are. Dogs are great. They love you when no one else does, when the world turns its back on you, your dog and Jesus is all ya got left. Dogs are happy to see you come home, they lick your face when your sad, give you a paw to cry on when you need to, all without judgement or lectures.

When our dog, "Bodie" died I wasn't sure our family would ever recover. It was a tragic death, and it shook us all. We loved him so much, but more than that we knew he loved us. He was loyal to a fault, with the sweetest puppy dog eyes I've ever seen. Shortly after his death we got a kitten. We knew from the get go, that she was a rebound relationship. We love her and she is great, BUT cats are not dogs. THEN yesterday we rescued a doxie dog. From early in my childhood this has always been my favorite breed of dog. The kids were so excited to meet her. And I knew she had to pass the "kid friendly" test before I could bring her home. Doxie's can sometimes be aggressive with children. She was so sweet. "Dixie" is what we've named her and from the moment we saw her we fell in love. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She has been so neglected that I think she is just so happy to have someone love her.

What amazes me about "Dixie" is my kids ability to love again. It struck me this morning as we were showing her off to some friends that my kids think that she is as great as I do. They love her, really love her. And after loosing "Bodie" I wasn't sure that would happen again, and so soon. When I've been hurt, wounded, or lost someone close to me, I tend to become shy, afraid, and scared to risk my heart again. My kids show no sign of that at all, and I'm in such amazement to watch them open up their hearts again.

"One More Day"

One More Day

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

Just for this afternoon, I will not worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.

Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.

Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

Just for this evening, I wil snuggle beside you for hours and miss my favorite tv shows.

Just for this evening, when I run my fingers through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given.

I will think about the mothers and fathers who are searching for their missing children-the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's grave instead of their bedrooms-the mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly and screaming inside they can't handle it anymore.

And when I kiss you goodnight, I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then that I will thank God for you and ask him for nothing, except one more day.....


-Unknown

Random thoughts

Life is short....live it already. Stop hiding behind excuses and "someday" and live in the moment God has given you.

Never underestimate the example you set for others. People watch your life.

I still can't believe the nerve of some people, the pride of heart that makes a person cold.

You only get one shot to raise your kids right, make the most of it, and when you fail at times (b/c we all do) get up the next morning and start over.

Never take for granted a Mother's love for her child.

Preach the gospel, always.....preach it to yourself and tell it to others.

GOD saves people, we don't.

There is only one judge and he is Christ, so get off my back!

Some people really piss me off, but I must smile and be nice anyway, don't you hate that?

Burning my critical hat, and not letting people in my world who still wear theirs like its a special badge.

Funerals suck, but a life well lived is priceless.

The most humble and gracious people are the ones you never hear about.

Good friends are like family you always knew loved you, you just hadn't meet them yet.

Having a lover is great, having a best friend is better, when you have both (with the same person of course) life is amazing.

I'm out of thoughts now! whew....I feel better!