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Tag Archives: French Bulldog

Lessons of Life

Vern begins each morning under the covers, acting like he doesn’t want to get up. And do you blame him? But as adorable as he is, he’s usually picked up and taken to the living room where he finds his next resting location. Observing Vern’s behavior has provoked me to think about what motivates meContinue reading “Lessons of Life”

When Anxiety Strikes

Anxiety has snuck through the back door like a slithering snake finding its way into the crevices of our home. Anxiety, like snakes show up when you least expect it. When you aren’t looking or are so sidetracked by other “more” important issues. That is where I’ve found myself in the last couple of days.Continue reading “When Anxiety Strikes”

Solace to My Soul

Long empty corridors with a dull yellow color painted from floor to ceiling. A room with no windows or bright pictures opens with a bed center stage. Lights off and a probe with a jelly presses up against my throat. A monitor that glows in the darkness. Images of what appears to be deep watersContinue reading “Solace to My Soul”

A Matter of Perspective

For the last few weeks, Vern has become more in tuned with my needs. He has followed me around and when I sit, he places himself nearby. When I walk outside, his little body waddles next to me.  His compassion for my welfare is very touching. On the other hand, I believe this diagnosis hasContinue reading “A Matter of Perspective”

Living in a Blessing

It has been a couple of days to digest my new truth and I must admit that I feel like I’m living in a blessing. Again, I want to preface this with the fact that my journey is unique to me and as everyone has pointed out, if you’re to have cancer, thyroid cancer isContinue reading “Living in a Blessing”

A Four Legged Form of Love

Have you ever noticed how our pets don’t really care what people think about them? Or how they forgive you for leaving them alone for hours at a time? Or how they love you even on your worst of days? Couldn’t this to be a tiny glimpse of how our Father in heaven is demonstratingContinue reading “A Four Legged Form of Love”

When the Winds Stop

My dreams were scattered all over the place. What I had hoped for was not materializing. Expectations of next steps were falling flat and I felt stuck. I had recently experienced some success, and now the winds had stopped blowing. To distract me from myself, my husband and I went on a camping trip toContinue reading “When the Winds Stop”