Joyful Pause Moments: Weekly Recap.

IMG_2098Pansies I picked and placed on my kitchen windowsill for a few days of smiles each morning.

20140731_144747Discovering a new book to read from recommendation from a friend. I just love the title!

20140730_131509 12After cutting back my potted pansies, which I hate to do, but it is best so they don’t get so leggy – then the next day discovering that one little bloom pushed its way into the world!

20140728_110021 12Painted these rocks that I placed in my writing cottage. A reminder to pause often, listen deeply, and capture the whispers of my heart.

IMG_2101 12One word for doing my yoga practice outside on my deck:  DIVINE!

10391040_10203366441974996_2120839486587811405_nSupporting new, and upcoming artist, Megan Winter and purchased her “Bug” piece during her first art show at Cassy Tully – Fine Art.

10505395_10152183127316854_5469003331276816674_nWearing my new skirt I purchased from a vendor at our local Farmer’s and Artisan’s market and stopping by her booth today to show her. She was very excited to see me wearing one of her designs and asked if she could take this photo.

 

Meet Ruby: She is the 27th Dog The Frankie Wheelchair Fund has Granted a Wheelchair. She is also Available for Adoption!

ruby cJust look at this face!  Ruby is quite the doll and from what I understand from her foster mom, Pat, she is just as sweet as she looks.

The Frankie Wheelchair Fund recently provided funds for this cutie pie so she could have a wheelchair to get around better, and hopefully increase her chances of being adopted.

She is five years old. She was surrendered by her owner in North Carolina because her dad had spinal surgery and her mom’s business was closing. They wanted Ruby to have the best possible care, so they made the very tough decision of letting her go.

She is currently listed for adoption through Dachshund Rescue of North America where you can read more about this darling little girl if you are interested in adopting her.  She is currently being cared for by foster mom extraordinaire, Pat, out of Ohio.

Pat shared with me that Ruby has had laser acupuncture which has Ruby wanting to stand. Pat has also observed Ruby spinal walk a few times so she will be starting water therapy with her. She is doing very well in her cart (wheelchair) as long as the leash is attached.

Pat shared with me that Ruby is a very sweet girl and not at all aggressive, though she does not like other dogs in her face. Ruby LOVES to lay in the sun and always finds her way to a sun spot after breakfast every day.

ruby sleeping

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Note:  Ruby’s wheelchair is custom-made by Eddie’s Wheels for Pets which is the company I believe in and have been working with to provide these wheelchairs to pets in needs. I appreciate the quality and all they do to help these special needs dogs.

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As always, I’m very grateful to those who support my mission with donations or purchases made from my partners who donate a portion of proceeds to The Frankie Wheelchair Fund. We have added a new partner recently who makes adorable custom-made dachshund ring holders.

If you’d like to make a donation and/or become an ambassador helping us help dogs in need of a wheelchair, please click on the heart below. Or if you’d like to apply for the fund, please click here.

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It Happened Again.

Gidget girl eYou’d think I’d know better by now. That I’d be prepared for what always seem to happen when you get a new dog.

This time I thought maybe it would be different. She came with the name Gidget. I love the name. It fits her perfectly. She is a Gidget all the way. No doubt, what-so-ever.

But then it happened again.

The nicknames that seem to just fall out of my mouth without thought. The name Gidget rarely now spoken in our home.

It started with Lil’ G.

Then came snuggle butts.

And then there is Scootle-dee-doodle-dee. This one gets turned into a song that I feel compelled to sing to the little dog that has taken over my heart, and who I would hold all day long and sing to her if I could.

Next came Miss G.

Then as if too much to say, I shorten to just “G.”

Let’s not forget she is also my Buddha dog. And Buddha she becomes when she sits in her quiet, contemplative stance while sitting on my lap when we sit in the kitchen gazing out the front door. I love those moments of just being still with her. It grounds me. It makes me feel safe. It makes me so happy.

Short stuff, Sweet one, Gidg, and Gidg-miester, round out the nicknames this 9 lb bundle of joy has so far received in eight months since she has been here.

I’m sure I’ve only just begun.