Posted in In Memoriam

There has been much discussion about the economy, people losing their jobs and their homes - it is, no doubt, a very trying time - if one is not faced with one of these issues their life is surely touched by someone close to them going through a difficult time. However, our GREAT Country was built out of difficult times. From breaking away from… read more

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It was a difficult morning - another memorial to go to. While getting dressed all I could thing of was, "I'm so tired of wearing black!" This was my fifth funeral since last Christmas. There were only about 40 people in attendance to honor the soul of a very lost woman. Members of her family were not there, they "couldn't afford to travel." Like… read more

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My last journal was about the loss of my Uncle. Now, getting back to the animal world - I want to share a tragic story that has been brought to my attention. There was a woman who had five dogs. She was recovering from a 30+ failed marriage when her family decided that she, now single, should move to care for her elderly and ailing health parent… read more

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Today, started out not unlike any other day. Up at 7am, take care of pets, coffee on the patio... shower, dress ready for the day. The only thing that was different was that I had a cloud of melancholy hanging over me. A sense of dread... At first, I thought it was because we are having another rainy day. Then, somewhere between the shower & get… read more

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Monday, rainy day - although we desperately need the rain - it makes me sad. The reason it makes me sad is because I'm thinking of all the homeless people I helped to feed yesterday. In Brooksville, FL there is an organization (Love Your Neighbor) that every Sunday afternoon they feed over 300 people. Yesterday, I volunteered to help. To my… read more