Wednesday, June 1, 2011

2 years and it hasn't gotten any eaiser...

Two years ago today I lost my best friend, my grandmother, and my partner in crime. Mama Newman was one of the strongest, feistiest, and most stubborn women I have ever know. She taught me to be a Steal Magnolia & Southern Bell, to speak up for what I believe, to never be pushed around, and to laugh-even when you're the only one that thinks it's funny. The past two years have not been easy, Mama helped me get through some of the worst times in my life, and also the best. I miss her more than words could ever portray...I love you Mama, all the way to the moon around & back <3

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Monday I lost my English Bulldog Kula. He was six and a half years old and on of the best dogs I've ever had. He helped me get through some of the worst times in my life, at night when I would lie in bed and cry he would snuggle me up and lick away my tears. At times when I didn't think I could ever smile again the would give a bully snort, sling his drool, and roll onto his back wiggling all over the place, and in true bulldog fashion he tooted...I had no choice but to smile.
kula was my baby boy, so when he started to change a few months ago I began to get worried. He started being mean to Max (our Blood Hound) and more recently mean to Bodie, my ten year old mutt who was like a mother to him as a puppy. It became so bad that we had to let him go, it was the last resort, we tried everything. Our vet raises English Bulldogs and is extremely familiar with the breed, I knew I could trust him to help me with the decision that was best and with the hardest also. His last days were during Christmas, needless to say it was a sad time. Kula has always loved this time of year, so we made it the best Christmas ever. Santa brought him the biggest beef bone ever and Sunday night he had a New York strip all to his self, which he ate off of a fine china plate.
The story of Kula boils down to love at first sight. I was living in Virginia and I wandered into a pet store, I stooped down to the glass where it said English Bulldog. This tiny smooched face butterball waddled over to the glass where I had placed my had, he put his paw up , my heart melted. When he was placed in my arms for the first time I never wanted to let go of him. He reached up, licked my face, at that moment I knew I belonged to him also.
Now God has a new doggie angle in heaven, where he h been reunited with the pets we have lost in the past. Kula has gone over the Rainbow Bridge, where he will wait until it is time for me to join him in heaven.





Rainbow Bridge
 Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
~Author unknown...

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Meggsie from NC: Be Bold, Be Bald!

Meggsie from NC: Be Bold, Be Bald!: "Next Friday, October 22, I will be participating in the 2nd annual Be Bold Be Bald event, sponsored by the Small Army For a Cause. This isn'..."

Be Bold, Be Bald!

Next Friday, October 22, I will be participating in the 2nd annual Be Bold Be Bald event, sponsored by the Small Army For a Cause. This isn't a typical fundraiser venture like a marathon or 5K, instead of endurance this is more focused on vanity. What does that mean? Well, I'll tell y'all. It means that on October 22, I will be wearing a Bald Cap honoring all of the courageous Cancer patients and survivors that lost their hair during their fight. I figure they have to live with it on a daily basis, so I can do it for a day!
I have decided to wear my Bald Cap in support of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation "Moving Breast Cancer Beyond a Cure", improves the quality of life for women suffering from breast cancer, through advocacy, education and research. . The other Beneficiaries include: 1)The Jimmy Fund, supports the fight against cancer for children and adults at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 2)The Lance Armstrong Foundation, identifies the issues that cancer survivors must face and finds a way to improve the quality of life for those in the global cancer community, 3)The Prostate Cancer Foundation, helps discover better treatments and potential cures for prostate cancer as the global leader in prostate cancer research, 4)The International Myeloma Foundation, works to improve the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure.
I have family and close friends that have battled Breast Cancer and Won, but wouldn't it be great if there were a cure?!! That's why I'm doing this, my fundraising goal is $500, however I have only received $50 in donations. I realize the economy isn't great, but if everyone donated $5 my very modest goal would be reached. I have emailed, snail-mailed, Facebooked, and Tweeted, still a very underwhelming results. That's okay, I'm doing it anyway, but please just go to my Be Bold Be Bald site and check it out, you can even make a tax deductible donation on a secure site!!
Every little bit counts...and I will be posting pictures to everyone that helps out!!!

http://beboldbebald.kintera.org/meggsie1982

Monday, October 11, 2010

Doggie Style

Christmas is only 75 days away, so it's time to start thinking of what to get for your four legged babies! There are a couple things I have come across that are in my opinion a must have for your pet.

My first find is not only cool, but it's practical too. It's a dog collar from SurvivalStraps.com , these collars are made from military paracords and come in a wide array of colors. The neat thing is proceeds go to The Wounded Soldier Projects, also if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need a rope, all you have to do and unravel the collar. I will definitely be getting one of these for all 3 of my dogs!

The second find comes from fetchingtags.net, these tags are a little pricey but they are super cute! They are handmade and hand stamped with your pets information, also you can chose from one of their clever tag-lines or with one you come up with. Even if you don't have a pet of your own this would make a perfect gift for the pet lover in your life, I know I'd love to get one for one of my babies!


So there are a couple ideas to get ya goin, and a bag of treats from my homemade dog treat collection is a great addition to any pet present! If y'all come across any cute pet gift idea just give me a hollar, I'd love to hear from ya!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Well, I made it to my 28th year

Today is my 28th birthday, and honestly I'm feeling quite indifferent. Last year a month before my birthday my granmother passed away, then this year my sweet dog Daisy Mae passed away also. So that's two birthdays in a row that something unbearably sad happened, I can't help but wonder what next year will bring. I know that's no way to think, but it keeps popping into my head.

Remember when you were little and you looked forward to your birthday! I would start planning what them I was going to have six months in advance, my top 5 favorite themes; 1) 7yro-New Kids On The Block, 2) 9yro-90210, 3) 5yro-SheRah, 4) 3yro-CareBears, 5) 8yro-Party at Burger King...Those were so much fun!

So I'm going to put a smile on my face, and make the best out of today!!

Monday, July 19, 2010

Good Bye Daisy Mae

On Saturday my mom and I had to make one of the hardest decisions we've ever had to make. 
The Thursday before, I had taken Daisy Mae to the vet, because she hadn't eaten in about 3 days and had been vomiting. They kept her over night, giving her antibiotics & put in an IV to flush her system. Friday when we went to check on her and go over her blood work, the prognosis wasn't looking very good. She was still very jaundiced and still hadn't eaten anything, so they kept her over night again, in hopes that there would be a little bit of improvement. Mom and I were preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best.
Saturday morning was very somber, we didn't have a lot to say to each other. When we went in to the exam room to talk to the vet mom and I were braced for what was about to come. There had been no improvement, at this point she hadn't eaten in almost a week, and she wasn't going to get better, her live had shut down. Mom & I knew that Daisy Mae was suffering, it would be selfish of us to keep her in that condition. 
We spent a while with her, we sat on the floor and she laid between us. I told her how much she meant to me, that she was the sweetest dog anyone could ever ask for, and that this was not her fault! Daisy Mae gave me kisses & a hug, while I rubbed her chest, she had lost so much weight in such a short amount of time. It seemed like she was reassuring me and mom, that we were doing the right thing, that she was ready and it was going to be okay. Through a waterfall of tears we said our final good bye, and as I write this at this moment my keyboard is being flooded with tears. I know it was the unselfish & right thing to do, she will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge with Polly, Trixie, & Duke, our beloved dogs from years past. Daisy Mae was an angle in doggie clothes, and I am so grateful for the time I've had with her! I miss her more than words can describe, our other three dogs; Bodie, Kula, & Max; miss her too, I can see the sadness in there eyes. Daisy Mae wouldn't want us to be sad, but to look back on our time together and SMILE!!!

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...