Dogs and Blogs

I'm discovering in my mid life the joys that having animals around brings. This little guy above actually belongs to my son Justin. I have had  2 New Foundland dogs here for about a half a year but they finally went home after my son got his pet friendly place. First the female dog went and a few days ago this beauty above. I have gotten so attached to him grooming him and walking him and even trying to cheer him up after the first dog left. ah but now he is reunited with his beloved Penelope the girl New Foundland. I have reports he is a happy camper.

This is my husky dog and my favorite goofy photograph of her.

It's been so long since I have regularly blogged. first there was Yahoo 360 that ended, then Multiply that ended. I decided to try this Google Blogger. *sigh* It's not the same. I don't come here so often.

Maybe I will start again. Perhaps a dog blog. I love dogs. They love unconditionally , at least the ones I have known through life. They don't have the people words to try and cheer you up or correct you but they have these loving eyes and they seem to just know when something is getting you down. Oh don't worry , I am not anti social or anti people. I'm just feeling thankful for my four legged friend.

On Top Of The World on a Blue Sky Day

There are times in life when it feels as if I am on a roller coaster  ride holding on with all my might through the ups and downs of come what may. I remember actual roller coasters and how my children finally convinced me to get on. I'd go sometimes to humor them but I never really enjoyed the large wooden roller coasters were I felt more beat up than anything else I'd get off and head for the drinks and slowly sip on a Gatorade hoping it would ease my head ache and nausea. I don't do roller coasters anymore but everyday living holds it's own twists, turns and surprises.. I've managed to hold on through the worst of them but without going into detail all I can say is that I am in a place of healing.

Saturday was marvelous! It was a perfect 74 degrees and my husband and I took an afternoon drive.
I thank God he has been there through the years and when I feel unsteady he holds me . I think of the song  "You Raise Me Up."

Saturday we drove to a beautiful overlook over the river. It was a blue sky day.

We also hiked on trails and enjoyed the sandstone cliffs and the awe of these formations which made me feel very small.

I never fail to be in wonder of nature. The best place to be when life's stresses and messes tend to bog me down is outside where I can look up at the sky with the sometimes billowy white clouds and look around at the beauty that surrounds me in creation and take time to notice the simple yet intricate  things like a butterfly and feel blessed to be a part of such a wonderful world.

Happy Birthday Caleb

Happy birthday to my grandson Caleb who is 8 years old today. He loves horses and is even learning how to ride on them!
He has big blue eyes that melt my heart!

Happy Labor Day

                                                      Grandson :-)

Happy Labor Day to all my Family and Friends !

             
EXCERPT FROM “SEE IT THROUGH”
~ Edgar Guest
When you're up against a trouble,
Meet it squarely, face to face,
Lift your chin, and set your shoulders,
Plant your feet and take a brace,
When it's vain to try to dodge it,
Do the best that you can do.
You may fail, but you may conquer--
See it through!