Thank Heaven for Dogs

Many people gasp when they hear that we have 4 dogs. I think of it as having 4 furry little girls. The year after my father died we got Annie our oldest. The year we moved into our condo we got Emily so Annie didn't have to be alone. The year I lost an opportunity to be a mom we got Sarah my smallest little girl. Mimi we got so Sarah could have her birth mom to love her as well. The past few days I have found myself taking a moment to just enjoy there little personalities. Annie- love to play ball, is very much a daddies girl, loves mommy to hold her in a blanket, and is always hungry.
Emily- is my buddy always there to go with and protect me, she snores when she sleeps and snorts when she gets to excited or has something spicy, she loves her dollies
Sarah aka springs- loves to bounce everywhere, she loves to sleep, chase the vacuum and give lots of love
Mimi- is Sarah's mom and she is our food patrol, she loves to eat and sleep.

Thank you lord for these little girls.

Work in progress

Over the years I seem to have lost myself or shall I say I have become someone that was never in the plan. What does that have to do with a white rose among other roses?? When I was turned 16 my father gave me 15 Red roses and 1 white and said to remember how special I was and to always be true to myself. This year seems to be a year of great pondering for me and it is only the 28Th of January. Though Daddy is gone I am glad that every time I see a white rose among other roses I think of him. I am glad that when times get rough I know he is aways with me leading and guiding me and I am grateful to be a forever family.

Time

Have you ever noticed that the older you get the faster the year seems to go?? I don't consider myself to be that old but wow the time flies for me. I can't believe that here it is January 5th and I am planning the ward activity in February and hoping I can do everything to pull it together. Really???? This year I am working on trying to slow down and enjoy life. The 2009 Holidays were sooo busy I feel like I missed them altogether. I have to stop filling my life with everything and only fill it with the best things. Happy 2010 everyone.