Tag Archives: battles

February Twenty-fourth; Fear Not

What, are we facing? We all know what is going on between Russia and the Ukraine. We are seeing the reports, the photos and videos that are coming from there. We have heard the threats being made from Russia’s President … Continue reading

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February Ninth; A Dog in This Fight

It started with a stick. I was sitting here watching a video online and began to hear my son yelling. When it registered it was a call in need, I jumped up and ran to the door. Our two dogs … Continue reading

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December Twenty-eighth, When a Dragon Isn’t a Dragon After All

Stress is the dragon in my room. I have been stressed before, but never like this. I never had to fully handle it physically on my own. Even though my son is with me, its not quite the same. Or … Continue reading

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December Seventh; If I Could Give a Gift That Would Make a Difference

Strength in the struggles. We all face them to some degree. Some among us, by outward appearance, have a greater inner strength and ability to handle what comes at them. Others among us, work to overcome the challenges they face. … Continue reading

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November Twenty-ninth; Being Thankful In the Lessons and Understanding Gained

That question was answered fairly quickly. I had been sitting here watching the day progress with both dogs still inside. Molly had awakened me around six this morning so I had let her out and waited until she came running … Continue reading

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November Eleventh; Are Words Enough?

What can I say, that hasn’t already been said? Are the words, “thank you” adequate? Are there any words, that can even begin to convey the depth of appreciation we should hold within our mind and heart? When one attempts … Continue reading

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September Nineteenth; Until Then

Until then. I was up late last night. Not that being up late is unusual for me, but last night was even later than usual. I was chatting with a dear friend who has been and continues to face a … Continue reading

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Gifts From the Dragons

In some mythological accounts, dragons were hoarders of treasures. Some tales even going so far as to claim that dragons wore jewels as protective breast plates. Though since I cannot find any reference to this, it may have been a … Continue reading

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June Fourteenth; Are You Brave Enough to Battle Dragons?

Are you brave?Not the run into burning buildings, face an angry mob, or even jump from a perfectly good plane brave, but every day brave. The brave it takes to face every day with all you have and as the … Continue reading

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Day 143; Footnotes of How High are Your Hurdles?

Finally feeling better, and just in time.  My sweet Bella has a place on her hip that is giving her problems. Her skin is raw where she has either chewed the fur away or was injured somehow.  You could tell … Continue reading

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