Everyone has a passion in life, what is yours? Besides your family and friends that is....
Well, my passion is animals, and helping people whom are unable to help themselves and need passion and compassion.
With that being said above, I feel that animals are the single most wonderful creatures in our world. Especially our pets, and others pets as well. When I see a pet, I see a genuine soul, true love, and companionship. I speak mostly of dogs, due to my experience and love for my own two labs. Buddy and Daisy. My life would never be the same or so feel so rich because of them. They know when I am sad, happy, depressd, mellow and chilled out, nervous, or needing a little extra lovin. They are the best. Animals love you no matter what. They can not talk, so they live by our emotions and we live by theirs. The love they give is amazing. They make me laugh out loud, feel good when I don't by letting me just pet them and be by them. Just lay still. Even when they are in the worst or most painful moments of their lives, they just want to give all they can to make you happy and let you know how much they love you.
This past week when Daisy was sick I would sleep by her side, same would Rich. We just pet her, loved her, prayed over her, and for her. I could not imagine not being at her side during her hardest time she has had in her life so far. We thought we had to put her down, the papers were signed and all. Then there was a change of heart due to our most wonderful vet in the world. Dr Baker. I respect and look up to this man like no other. She is honest, passionate and compassionate. Cool, calm and collect. Just what we needed.
Many of people may have thought that Rich and I were out of our minds to drive our dog to IL, and fly the kids and I up north to my parents house to what we thought was to put our precious dog to rest. Well, how could we not. She has been there unconditionally for us through everything. Moving to different houses, out of state, me having my surgeries she would jump gently on the bed, lay by me and not leave my side. Just be there for me for whatever I needed. She just asked for love, food, water and a yard to use the bathroom. She lays by the kids doors when Rich is out of town, or in their rooms, even in front of the front door, just to be sure everyone and everything is ok. She does nothing but protect us from any sort of danger.
It is truly amazing what one dog will do for a family member or for eachother. While Daisy was stuck on the stairs the other day and my mom was upstairs and I was in our basement with friends playing with the kids. Buddy would just keep barking and barking on and on and on. Louder, more serious and blubbering. Back and forth at my mom and the basement door. So, my mom then yells for me, in a panic. Daisy was stuck on the stairs scared to death. She was trying to come down by the kids. When there is a baby around she does not leave their side no matter where we are. That is just Daisy. Anyway. My point. Buddy was trying to tell my mom that something was very wrong and he was absolutely right and it was just amazing that he did that for her. I had to carry her up the stairs and listen to her yelp and cry. She was scared and hurt, but was going to be ok. Buddy then just gave her a lick, me a lick, and walked and laid down by his sister.
So, this is why I have a passion for animals. They are amazing. They are nothing by the best. All they want in return is the same love and respect and just to be there for them. They can't walk and don't understand why their bodies are sick and don't know what to do and are embarrassed, this is when they count on us to tell them that everything is going to be ok, lay by them and pet them. Simply love them.
What is your passion? I know what mine is.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Fall in Katy, TX 2010
Let's see...
Things have been interesting. We went from our first love, Illinois, back to Katy, TX. We have grown to like it, but still our hearts are in IL.
Jimmy and Maggie's school are above and beyond anything I could have dreamed of for my kids. HONEST! Jimmy's teacher perfects the word " PERFECT Kindergarten Teacher". We really love her, Jimmy has a smile on his face everyday after school. She also puts a huge smile on my face after leaving when I volunteer at his school every week. I never in a million years thought I would love volunteering at a school so much until this year. Being involved with my kids and their lives has become somewhat of a passion. I just enjoying knowing the kids he hangs with, the people that are teaching my child and seeing the walls of the school he walks into from 820 am - 340 pm daily. That is a long day. If Jimmy is so happy after such a long day. I want to see what the buzz is all about lol. Well, I did.
Maggie's school is wonderful as always. She is still at the same school as last year, and I can't say enough about it. She learns so much, has a blast, and has made some great friends. I have made some great mama friends here too, whom will become my friends for a lifetime. They have been here for me through thick and thin. For those of you who know me I have a pretty intense life sometimes. So, thank you for being there for me in the good and bad.
Buddy and Daisy had a BLAST in IL, and have been ok after being back in TX. I know they would rather be by extended family as well lol. Daisy this past few week has been declining in her health which has been gut wrenching for me to say the very least. We found out that she has a disease called lumbarsacaral disease. Which is a large build up of calcium on the end of her back bone which is trying to connect itself to her pelvic bone. It is also the bone that serves the bones to her nerves. She has been in a great deal of pain but we have her on some great meds. After 6 days of the meds we are slowly seeing her get better. I hope and pray for her to get better and better everyday. With me walking around with puffy eyes and exhausted, it's tough. Buddy is the usual Mayor McCheese of the town.
Rich is super busy with work and traveling all over the world lately. From TX to IL to MI to South Africa. Don't forget LA, NJ, NY, and IN. We miss him a lot, but sometimes. It is what it is. He is employed and we are happy and thankful for that. He is also cooking up some awesome meals on the weekends which we all enjoy.
Not much new with me. Just trying to keep our home as comfy and on schedule as possible. I also have been enjoying a class at the YMCA called Zumba and walking/running at the Cinco Ranch Beach Club. It is very peaceful and beautiful. Zumba, well, it is just fun, to see me dance without alcohol and not at a wedding, purely hilarious. But, WHO CARES, right lol. I have also really been getting into the new show "Chase". It is on Monday nights. It is also based in Houston. LOL, who knew.
My mom also just came for a long weekend visit to Katy. Maggie did not leave her side, and had a hardtime with her leaving. We went to the Houston Zoo, rode the choo choo that brings you around Memorial Hermann Park. I think that is the name of it. It's right outside of the Medical District in Houston. We also went to movie night at Crosspoint and saw The Lion King. A first for my kids. They liked it but were scared of it too. My mom and I got to spend a day shopping. She took me out for my belated bday and I LOVED IT!!!!! Then on Monday my mom and I took the kids to the Rainforest Cafe. Talk about seeing the kids in HEAVEN! It was adorable.
Now life is back to our reg routine, except for us all being sad and dealing with Daisy. Maggie will be Sleeping Beauty for Halloween and Jimmy Luke Skywalker. He is VERY into Lego's and building things. He also loves the Trio blocks...my little engineer and artist.... He also LOVES to create new things on paper. Maggie is just loving play dough, coloring, and dressing up.
I hope all is well with everyone. Miss y'all...as I say now. It is easier to type, and I have to pick up something form Texas right? I will NEVER pick up soda.... Not in TX or NJ. I refuse. HAHAHAHAHAH
XOXO
Things have been interesting. We went from our first love, Illinois, back to Katy, TX. We have grown to like it, but still our hearts are in IL.
Jimmy and Maggie's school are above and beyond anything I could have dreamed of for my kids. HONEST! Jimmy's teacher perfects the word " PERFECT Kindergarten Teacher". We really love her, Jimmy has a smile on his face everyday after school. She also puts a huge smile on my face after leaving when I volunteer at his school every week. I never in a million years thought I would love volunteering at a school so much until this year. Being involved with my kids and their lives has become somewhat of a passion. I just enjoying knowing the kids he hangs with, the people that are teaching my child and seeing the walls of the school he walks into from 820 am - 340 pm daily. That is a long day. If Jimmy is so happy after such a long day. I want to see what the buzz is all about lol. Well, I did.
Maggie's school is wonderful as always. She is still at the same school as last year, and I can't say enough about it. She learns so much, has a blast, and has made some great friends. I have made some great mama friends here too, whom will become my friends for a lifetime. They have been here for me through thick and thin. For those of you who know me I have a pretty intense life sometimes. So, thank you for being there for me in the good and bad.
Buddy and Daisy had a BLAST in IL, and have been ok after being back in TX. I know they would rather be by extended family as well lol. Daisy this past few week has been declining in her health which has been gut wrenching for me to say the very least. We found out that she has a disease called lumbarsacaral disease. Which is a large build up of calcium on the end of her back bone which is trying to connect itself to her pelvic bone. It is also the bone that serves the bones to her nerves. She has been in a great deal of pain but we have her on some great meds. After 6 days of the meds we are slowly seeing her get better. I hope and pray for her to get better and better everyday. With me walking around with puffy eyes and exhausted, it's tough. Buddy is the usual Mayor McCheese of the town.
Rich is super busy with work and traveling all over the world lately. From TX to IL to MI to South Africa. Don't forget LA, NJ, NY, and IN. We miss him a lot, but sometimes. It is what it is. He is employed and we are happy and thankful for that. He is also cooking up some awesome meals on the weekends which we all enjoy.
Not much new with me. Just trying to keep our home as comfy and on schedule as possible. I also have been enjoying a class at the YMCA called Zumba and walking/running at the Cinco Ranch Beach Club. It is very peaceful and beautiful. Zumba, well, it is just fun, to see me dance without alcohol and not at a wedding, purely hilarious. But, WHO CARES, right lol. I have also really been getting into the new show "Chase". It is on Monday nights. It is also based in Houston. LOL, who knew.
My mom also just came for a long weekend visit to Katy. Maggie did not leave her side, and had a hardtime with her leaving. We went to the Houston Zoo, rode the choo choo that brings you around Memorial Hermann Park. I think that is the name of it. It's right outside of the Medical District in Houston. We also went to movie night at Crosspoint and saw The Lion King. A first for my kids. They liked it but were scared of it too. My mom and I got to spend a day shopping. She took me out for my belated bday and I LOVED IT!!!!! Then on Monday my mom and I took the kids to the Rainforest Cafe. Talk about seeing the kids in HEAVEN! It was adorable.
Now life is back to our reg routine, except for us all being sad and dealing with Daisy. Maggie will be Sleeping Beauty for Halloween and Jimmy Luke Skywalker. He is VERY into Lego's and building things. He also loves the Trio blocks...my little engineer and artist.... He also LOVES to create new things on paper. Maggie is just loving play dough, coloring, and dressing up.
I hope all is well with everyone. Miss y'all...as I say now. It is easier to type, and I have to pick up something form Texas right? I will NEVER pick up soda.... Not in TX or NJ. I refuse. HAHAHAHAHAH
XOXO
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