Why my dog needs therapy...

Up until recently...I had a wonderfully behaved dog. Abby the Wonderdog did mostly what she was told, when she was told and didn't get into things she wasn't supposed to... In the last week she has eaten:

1. MiracleGro (she got to have her stomach pumped after that)
2. Mini M&Ms, Lollipops, Gum
3. Lots of gum
4. Potato chips

I thought this was just her being a crazy dog but some of my friends have other ideas...she was really close with Larry.

Any ideas on her issues?

The Value of Friends...

Making it through difficult times is SOOO much easier when you have friends around you that love and support you! I know that I tend to be very independent, sometimes to a fault, but I learned this weekend that I need to work on that. It is funny that the big things that I should ask for help on (moving furniture between rooms in the house) I do it myself...things that I should just handle, I call friends for input. I think that is because having friends who care makes the rough patch that much easier to put behind you.

What helps you through the rough spots?

Thanks to all my friends!!!

So, I have mentioned that we have a fresh start...and what makes us happy...now we need figure out how to grow from here. I have to say that maintaining this blog and seeing what happened in my day to write about, is therapeutic for me. I think it is making me grow, kind of like the tree above, because it is making me more aware. I have my hard times during the day but for the most part, I am thankful and blessed. We are truly lucky to be surrounded by friends and family who have rallied around us and make those random calls just to make sure we are doing OK. It is impossible to explain how much that means.

As I move into this new start, I think about what I will do to grow in myself. Here are my ideas, so far... Suzy and I are going to run a 5k in December (before you run for the phone to tell me to be careful, I am going to be using a trainer to get in shape first). That is going to be my first goal. This is something I have always liked the idea of doing...we'll see if I actually like doing it. :) Trying something new, though, is definitely an effort to grow...

How are you going to grow this fall?

What makes us happy today...

So, there is a lot of focus on the things that are wrong lately...today we need to focus on what makes us happy.

Kate:

1. Abby is healthy (she thought MiracleGro might help her get bigger this morning) :)

2. Watching the Olympics

3. Spending time with Talmage

4. Getting the Back-to-School Staples run completed.

5. HeluvaGood! French Onion dip and chips

Talmage:

1. Abby

2. Mom

3. Friends

4. Playing video games

5. Shopping for computers

What makes you happy today?

Abby the Wonder Dog

Today was a good day! We both spent the day at home...me working...Tal watching TV and playing with Abby. Abby is not sure to do with us being home all day. She is really tired and ready for bed by night time. She is a really great dog who keeps us laughing. Today she ran around the yard being chased by Talmage and a friend so much that I am not sure who was more tired.

A New Start...

The hardest things to write are the ones that you wish were not true but unfortunately they are…this is one of those.

On June 27th, our family lost our husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Larry died in a tragic scuba diving accident in the St. Lawrence Seaway between Ontario, Canada and upstate New York.

Talmage and I are doing OK. We keep getting up in the morning and putting one foot in front of the other. We are very thankful for all the love and support we have received from everyone.

We hope that you and your families are well!