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Budder This was taken on a fishing trip with Budder! She had a great time...jumping into the water off the boat! Uploaded by TexasChickiMama (20) • 7 months ago Tags: yellow lab, service dogs, losing a pet, loving pets, family TexasChickiMama (20)

Being Rich: Does it Equal Happiness or Grief?

I've never had a lot of money in my life and I don't expect that I ever will. That doesn't bother me too much because there have been periods in my life where we've had more money than in other...

loss of my father

I find the things I miss most about my dad are the things that used to annoy me. Starting the motorcycle up every weekend when I was trying to sleep in. Having household items packed up in front of...

death again

For those of you who know me - this has been a tough summer and my sister just called - her mother-in-law passed away - she is still dealing with our mom - calling all angels.

Condolence for our beloved Bro. Eraño G. Manalo

Brothers and sisters, please see the link below for some info. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20090901-222979/Iglesia-Ni-Cristo-head-dies

too much about grief

I know that I have been speaking a lot about grief and death since my mother’s passing. But today I am really excited about the headstone and I want someone to know how pleased I am. My parents...

The Blogging Blues

Having survived our long weekend which included: 1. A stay in the honeymoon suite in a Best Western in Frankenmuth, MI, complete with heart shaped tub! (but with 5 of our kids...sigh) 2. Camping...

Simple Woman

I feel kind of silly still doing these since the Simple Woman site is shut down for the summer. I'm not sure why I continue to link to it except we were asked to. At this point I guess I am really...

Works for me Wendesday - On Grief and Grieving

Last week as I traveled to Michigan for our annual family reunion, I picked up a copy of On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth...

Maybe, maybe not... a mother's protection

My niece has this funny anecdote on her blog side bar:My mother, Sister David, was ill and in bed, and I was getting ready to leave to speak to the National Council of Catholic Women. Sister...

The After The Funeral blues

I am a big fan of the Carpenters. One of my favorite songs from their repertoire is Rainy Days on Mondays and several of the lines seem to fit how I'm feeling these days:Talkin' to myself and...