|
|
|
| Posted on 2010-10-15 09:56:29 |
Tags:
love ,
winter ,
loneliness ,
prayers ,
solitude ,
sadness ,
sorrows ,
regrets ,
wall ,
tears ,
good bye ,
desert ,
stones ,
weed ,
autumn ,
snow ,
sun shine
|
|
Desert, Thirst, Stones and Weeds
Desert, Thirst, Stones and Weeds
Wondered were these all our needs?
Ever had we asked for tears?
Why for "Good Bye" meant our ears?
Autumn, Winter, Sun shine, Snow
Sorrow, Regrets, Sadness, Woe
Broken shoulders, lonely cries
Crimson, yearning, swollen eyes
Dancing shadow on the wall
Hulking weary, eight feet tall
Pages scattered on the floor
No one knocking at the door
Lonesomeness feel everywhere
Empty bed and empty chair
Aching prayers, broken knees
Want to kill, then leave me please
(Poet: Nayyar Afaq)
|
|
0 Comments |
|
|
| Posted on 2010-09-13 07:25:15 |
Tags:
love ,
friendship ,
dog ,
golden retriever ,
amount ,
cost
|
|
Part of what made yesterday so emotional for me was waking up to find a text from my friend Michelle....asking if she could share my microgiving site with her friends....my first feeling was shock because I have no idea how she found my page...I haven't shared it with anyone yet....I am still uncomfortable with the position I am in...of having a need I can't meet on my own....I guess I am fairly independent and I find it hard to ask for a lot of help....to ask for money seems impossible....I KNOW that there are SO many people out there in rough situations with way more bills than money....so to ask them to part with some for me and Rowdy....it's not easy and something I honestly still hesitate to do....so my first emotion was surprise....
When I replied to her text that I might find another way for local friends to give because it seemed you had to register on the site before giving and I was afraid people who don't know me wouldn't take the time or go to the trouble= she replied something to the effect of 'No it was easy, I didn't have to register" -so I knew that meant she had donated and my emotion was humble, thankfulness...both to my friend for her generous heart and to God for giving me such a friend.
If you are familiar with the story in the Bible of the widow and the two coins you know where I am headed.....there were many noble, rich men in the house that day as Jesus stood by and watched.....they gave in the offering with a lot of pomp and circumstance....drawing attention to themselves and their "generous" gifts....then an 'insignificant' woman came in...she had no wealth to speak of but she gave all she had...she dropped her two coins in quietly. out of love, not seeking attention but offering all she had.
Jesus said that she had given the greater gift....the noble men shared from their abundance....they gave a lot but they would never miss what they gave....but the woman gave from her heart....it would cost her dearly, it was all she had and she would feel it deeply. It wasn't about the amount...it was about the sacrifice and the heart behind it.
That's the story I was reminded of when I realized that my friend had given Rowdy and I $20.00- that's not a small amount to me, that is significant -it will help with the mounting Vet bills- and I know it cost her. You see she has had some hard circumstances of her own lately, a needed car repair, a single mom with a son starting college and just life in general is costly....to know that she gave out of her need touches me deeply and it made me cry.
I am so thankful for friends and I am praying that God blesses her in all of the ways His Word promises....pressed down, shaken together and running over. I Love you Michelle and so does Rowdy =) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
|
|
0 Comments |
|
|
| Posted on 2010-09-11 05:56:51 |
Tags:
love ,
dog ,
golden retriever ,
weekend ,
new here
|
|
Wow! I feel so overwhelmed! I just got approved today and am hoping I am doing things 'right' I consider myself fairly savvy when it comes to surfing the net and ebaying and facebooking but I feel so overwhelmed here...and such a pressure to do it right so that I get enough attention for Rowdy.
In the next few days I will be sharing some things about me and Rowdy. He means so much to me and that is a story in itself. The idea that he needs help I can't provide is breaking my heart. I hope that this is part of the plan that will lead to him being able to get his surgery and hopefully save his sight as well.
I obviously am NOT ready to say goodbye to Rowdy and I won't end his life simply for lack of money....but this is still one of my favorite dog stories.....dogs are simple, happy, loving creatures....they are obviously here to teach us a lesson or two. Happy Weekend my new friends!
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,
''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
|
|
0 Comments |
|
|
| Posted on 2010-08-09 03:23:51 |
Tags:
family ,
need ,
love ,
home ,
kody ,
blogger ,
blogspot
|
|
For over a year now I have kept one journal about our family. Recently I put together one just about Kody. But also have kept another site for Kody for the last 7 or so years. Please take a moment to check them out and to ask questions or leave comments.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/kodychampagne
www.lisachampagne-miner.blogspot.com
www.fortheloveofkody.blogspot.com
|
|
0 Comments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
