Posts Tagged "poodles"

Finding Your Healing Space

Posted by on Jun 18, 2009 in Healing | 0 comments

I’ve been reading and working on “This Thing Called Grief – New Understandings of Loss” by Thomas M. Ellis, the book and the center he directs in St. Paul was recommended by my friend Leslye.  As I let go of the daily work I was doing to close out my sister’s affairs I begin to rest, reflect and rebuild my life after loss.  Being kind to myself and creating beauty around me meant doing some much needed gardening, adding plants, pulling weeds, replacing grass and admiring my gigantic hostas makes me smile.  I won’t mislead you I’m not a real gardener but every little bit has been an improvement and I have found a profound...

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Creating Space for Something Wonderful

Posted by on Apr 2, 2009 in Life Lessons | 0 comments

I dropped my little dog off to be groomed today for the first time, some of you are aware that I took in a rescue poodle, a tiny toy male at 3.6 lbs.  We’ve had him for a month now and it’s been a wonderful addition to our family, I’d forgotten the unconditional love you get from a small pet.  It’s been a joy to have this lively little dog in our lives as we care for him, play with him and watch him make us laugh.  We’ve also had the unexpected joy of running to the emergency Vet Clinic after hours and adding extra Dr. exams as we “remember” what it’s like to be responsible for a tiny little life but it’s worth it,...

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