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Thankful Thursday

2008-08-21T14:48:00.005+08:00

Hosted by Iris

May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels. Psalm 122:7

LS : I'm thankful that the new houses across the road have finally transformed into proper homes with occupants. For the past 4 years, the whole place was filled with sound and noises from all the construction, renovations, trucks and workers shouting...think you can imagine what it's like at a construction site. Oh and not to mention all the dust!

I didn't realise that I've gotten used to all that till few days back when it suddenly dawned on me how quiet the whole place is. And I really love the peace and quiet!

But this has also made me realised how thankful I am to have a peaceful and safe haven inside my own home despite all the chaos outside LOL!

Happy: I'm thankful that I have a safe haven too. As you know, recently Google said I needed a home. That got me worried for a bit but LS reassured me that we still have our home. And I'm also thankful for all our wonderful friends who offered me a home when I shared my concern with them on what Google said. I'm really touched to have so many kind and caring friends. Thank you dear friends!

This is me chilling out amidst the peace and quiet.

(the picture's a bit blurry as LS didn't know how to use the camera heh...)

Hope everyone is having a thankful time too!

Needs Gold Card

2008-08-19T12:27:00.004+08:00

Recently saw Maggie & Mitch's and Lorenza playing the game "Needs". It says that all we have to do is Google our first name with the word "needs" behind it and post the results. Sounds fun so I had a go at it too.

My search result says:

Happy needs a home

Happy needs a home (again?)

Happy needs a nightout

Happy needs to find a way to get the money to get the house back for her (oh-oh)

Erm...does that mean I'm going homeless?

Luckily our friends, Hershey & Kaci and Mango came to the rescue with this gold card! Thank you so much! So happy to received it!

According to the terms and conditions (LS told me all Visa Gold cards come with T&C):

1. Only five people allowed (think I'm allowed 10 here...)
2. Four have to be dedicated followers of your blog.
3. One has to be someone new or recently new to your blog and live in another part of the world. 4. You must link back to whoever gave you the award.

We would like to pass the award to: Chris, Deetz, Denise, Gus Louie & Callie, Angel Cooper & Levi, Mr. T-Bone Beasley, Nancie, Rusty, Tuffy & Gina, and The Zoo Crew.

Thankful Thursday

2008-08-14T14:52:00.034+08:00

Hosted by Iris

"A glad heart makes a happy face" Proverbs 15:13

In recent days I've listened to way too much about the hard times we are in, from the rising cost of fuel to an impending global recession. From how much one should be earning to how much savings one should have...Think you get the idea. LOL! Oh yes, it dampen the spirit...after a while. A lot. So much so that I've begin parroting those words to others and losing focus on what's important in my life. Simplicity and self contentment. Most importantly, trust in God!

I was still mulling over them this morning when "ping" I received an email. No, I received several emails which I didn't pay any attention to, except this one. Ok, maybe the word "dog" got my attention LOL!

This is the email I'm thankful for and what a lovely reminder.

A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old)

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The six-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and 'wag' your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

Happy: I'm thankful that once again, we dogs get to impart wisdom. Heh...

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!!

Warm Fuzzies For Everyone

2008-08-12T16:55:00.005+08:00

Another week. As usual, we are getting behind again in catching up with everyone. LS seems to be getting real slow lately, ever since the Olympics started. I told her Paw-Limpics are more fun to watch. Don't you think so?

Recently Angel Cooper & Levi mentioned about a picture of me on the coffee table. Here's one that was in a previous post.

Here's me woken up by LS with her camera.

Sometimes it's hard to take a nap in peace. Do you get disturbed during nap time?

~o~

We received this lovely award from our lovely friend, Rusty! Truly honoured!

Thank you, Rusty!

Our lovely friend, Nancie, has shared her love with this award. We are truly touched!

Thank you, Nancie!

According to Nancie's post, this lovely award is created by Crystal @ Memoirs of a Mommy in honor of Noah and the donor of his sweet little heart who ENCOURAGES us to SHARE THE LOVE ! Thanks Crystal! [Click on Memoirs of a Mommy to learn and read this special love story!]

The rules for this award are to pass it along to some people whose blogs you love. They make you laugh, smile, leave encouraging comments on your blog. You would like to share some love with them because they have uplifted, inspired, encouraged or prayed for you.

We would love to share this award with everyone here (that includes you too, Nancie!) We are truly blessed to have all of you as our friends and we truly appreciate everyone of you! And...and...for once, words fail us, really. LOL!

Thank you for being part of our life!

Skywatch - When The Sun Sets In

2008-08-08T11:48:00.002+08:00

This is our first time participating in Skywatch Friday. We've seen it going around and have always wanted to join in but never really get around to doing it till now.

Plus, we remembered and were inspired by Butchy & Snicker's post on sunsets a while back, which had awesome pictures of sunsets!

Here are two pictures taken from our kitchen window a while ago. Both sunsets were taken just a few days apart. But see how different they are.

Sunsets are so beautiful, aren't they?

Have a great weekend everybody!

Thankful Thursday

2008-08-07T14:30:00.005+08:00

Hosted by Iris

LS : Today I'm just thankful for being able to share a gift along with everyone - a thankful heart! A gift of thankfulness to Him for all that He has given. This is a short post, I know. My internet connection is really slow...and so is my mind LOL. So I'd very much prefer to use the time to go around visiting rather than struggle with posting and uploading here LOL.

Happy: I'm thankful that LS is going to spend some time helping me to catch up with everyone. I sure have missed reading and hearing about all the antics of our doggies and hoomans friends. I'm thankful too that LS said for today we haven't gotten a single "Internet Explorer Cannot Be Displayed..." message so far...Keeping paws crossed!

Hope everyone is having a thankful time!

Updates

2008-08-06T13:41:00.009+08:00

We've been having problems with blogger, the internet...so it has been quite hard to go around visiting these few days. Hope everyone is having a good week so far.

Oh yes, Lenny has officially launched the 2008 Paw-Limpics International Bone Relay! Do drop by at Lenny's blog, if you haven't already done so. Enjoy watching the fantastic video of the Paw-Limpics Bone on a relay around the globe!

This is a picture of me carrying the bone, courtesy of Lenny. Thanks Lenny!

Recently we asked about Frasier. Lorenza mentioned that Frasier's mommy has a food blog, so we went to look it up. This is a post we found on the blog : We are going to miss you Fraz. Perhaps Frasier and mommy have quit blogging? Or they are going away? We don't really know. We left a comment though. Then we found Frasier's name as one of the contributors of this blog : http://impypullies.blogspot.com/. But unfortunately it's not an open blog, so we couldn't go in. Maggie & Mitch said they couldn't find his email either. So that's about all. Here's hoping that all is well with Frasier.

On another note, we received this lovely award from Georgeous, Latte and Cookie, and Mango! Thank you! Truly honoured!

The award comes with these:

1) Add the logo of the award to your blog

2) Add a link to the person who awarded it to you

3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs

4) Add links to those blogs on your blog

5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs

We know by now most if not all of you would've received this award. Nevertheless, we'd like to pass it on to : Chris, Mr.T-Bone Beasley, Moco, Noah, Rusty, The Zoo Crew, and Tuffy.

This lovely award is from Mona & Mommy! Thank you! We are glad and blessed to have you as our friends too!

Friendship Award

We'd like to pass this award to new friends of ours : Nancie, Gina, Denise, Abby , Georgeous and Mango. We're glad and blessed to have your friendship!

These lovely awards are from Nancie. What an honour and blessing! Thank you, Nancie!

Arte-Y-Pico

Kind Blogger Award

We'd like to pass the compliments back to you, Nancie, as well as Gina, Denise, Deena, Asta, Lacylulu & Rocky, Lorenza, Mona & The Mommy , Maggie & Mitch, and Three Wild Heelers .

Have a lovely day, everyone!

Thankful Thursday

2008-07-31T11:58:00.004+08:00

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12

Today we're thankful for being keepers. You might ask what exactly does that mean LOL.

We received this from someone who thinks we are a 'keeper'. So we are sharing it here with everyone we think of in the same way!

A Keeper

Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now, Dad in trousers, work shirt and a hat; and Mom in a house dress, lawn mower in one hand, and dish-towel in the other. It was the time for fixing things: a curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we keep.

It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing, re-heating leftovers, renewing; I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant affluence. Throwing things away meant you knew there'd always be more.

But when my mother died, and I was standing in that clear morning light in the warmth of the hospital room, I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any more.

Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away...never to return. So... While we have it, it's best we love it... And care for it... And fix it when it's broken... And heal it when it's sick.

This is true: For marriage... And old cars... And children with bad report cards... Dogs and cats with bad hips... And aging parents... And grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. Some things we keep, like a best friend that moved away or a classmate we grew up with.

There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special... And so, we keep them close!

Read this quote at Mona and the Mommy's, which we totally agree!

Good friends are like stars... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there!

Happy:

LS said she's getting rid of the coffee table in order to get rid of my quirky habit of napping on it.

Can you see my stunned look?

Then she said it's just a joke! Phew!

So today I'm thankful for the coffee table. Where else can I take a cool nap on a cool glass surface...I'm also thankful for LS' quirky sense of humour. It has better be just a joke!

Has anyone here being asked to get rid of any quirky habits so far?

Oh yes, you guys are so clever! The picture was for the begging event indeed. Well, that's all for my entries. At least, LS said she's done with all the rummaging through the albums.

Hope everyone is having a thankful time with everyone's 'keepers'.

Thankful Thursday is hosted at Sting My Heart.

Quirky Happy

2008-07-29T16:50:00.007+08:00

This is another entry for Paw-Limpics hosted by Lenny. Can anyone guess which category? Don't forget 31st July is the deadline!

Don't forget to vote for your favourite Goody Photos at The International Goody Exchange Album, graciously hosted by Chef and Mr. T-Bone Beasley! Speaking of which, I've yet to cast my votes (oops!). Have you?

I was tagged by Lorenza for the Unspectacular Quirks Meme.

These are the rules:
1.Link to the one who tagged you. List the rules on your blog.
2.Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours.
3.Tag some blogger friends with links.Leave a comment on their blog to let them know they've been tagged.

Here I go with some of my unspectacular quirks:

1. I like to lay a few kibbles on the floor mats and rugs only to eat them last.
2. I like to take evening naps on the coffee table
3. I like to towel dry myself on LS' shirt when she's blow drying me after bath.
4. I like to fertilize LS's potted plants with my natural droppings at times.
5. I like to run from one rug to another while playing ball game.
6. I like to carry the ball in my mouth while running round and round the dining and coffee table every night.

I'd like to tag Huskee Boy, Latte, Moco, Ollie, Rusty, and The Zoo Crew! Have fun!

Note:

Does anyone know what happened to Frasier at frasiersblog.blogspot.com? I couldn't find the blog at that link. Hope he's ok though.

Monday Blues

2008-07-28T14:43:00.007+08:00

Guess who's having a bout of Monday blues?

Not me.

Bye LS! Have fun at work now! Don't worry about me, I'm just going to be sleeping my morning away.

No, this is not a new picture of me. But you can bet this is what I'll be doing today while LS is at work.

LS fished this picture out for the Paw-Limpics.

I've been tagged by Willow to do this game.

What is your name?
Happy Bark-a-lot (Very funny, LS. Delete the latter, please)

If you could change your name, what would it be?
Happy Birthday (Why not? I could be getting presents everytime my name gets called. Hehe...)

What is your pet's name? (It could be a webkinz or a real pet)
LS (Although I let the humans think I'm her pet. You and I know who the real pet is here)

If you could change your pet's name, what would it be?
Roomba (She acts just like one, really. The way she's always cleaning on auto pilot)

What is your brother or sister's name?
None in the house. Biologically I have 3 but I didn't know their names.

If you could change their name, what would it be?
N/A

I have to tag as many people (or critters) as the letters in my new name!

That's 13! Gee...hmm....let's start with

Amber, Abby+Rosie+Jackie+Gidget+Lola(that's 5), Amber Mae+Chloe+Faith (that's 3), Levi, , Petey , Rambo, and Tuffy.

My apology if you've been tagged and done this. If you've been double, triple or multiple tagged but haven't get it done, here's another one. Hehe...

Thankful Thursday

2008-07-24T12:12:00.010+08:00

Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray
Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise

James 5:13

LS : Never thought I would be thankful for this new neighbour of mine who sings in the shower all the time. But I am! LOL! This morning I was woken up by her singing "As the deer panteth for the water" at 6.30am. It was good as I had to leave the house earlier today. If not for her singing, I would've probably woken up at my usual 7am and rushed like a mad person. And probably rushing poor Happy too on her morning routine.

HAPPY'S PICTURE
NOT AVAILABLE

Happy:

I'm thankful that LS didn't go into one of her mad morning frenzies today. I don't like to be rushed, especially when it comes to potty business. Do you?

I'm thankful that LS's camera battery went flat. So that means no more pictures for the moment till she remembers to recharge it. That could be a while hehe...I'm also thankful that LS has thrown in the towel as my coach. Just heard her mumbling to herself she'll just have to make do with some old pictures. Isn't that a lot to be thankful for?

Hope everyone is having a thankful week too.

Thankful Thursday is hosted by Iris at Sting My Heart.

Wanted : New Coach

2008-07-22T10:59:00.004+08:00

I never thought that I'd be so glad to see LS off to work. What a weekend I had!

LS has been spending most part of her free time at home aiming the camera at me. Then, all she ever say was "Happy, stick your tongue out" (coming from a person who's always telling me not to stick my tongue out).

Even my snooze time wasn't spared. The moment I had my eyes closed, I can see flashes going off in my face.

Looks like Coach LS and I don't see eye to eye in our training and pace work. Do you think I'll do better with a new training coach?

This is me hiding behind the curtain for some peace

(Picture blurry as LS used her mobile phone camera. See? Camera again!)

Arte-y-Pico Award

Really honoured to receive this lovely award from Abby. Thank you, Abby!

We would like to pass on this award to: Amber, Chris, Moco, Rocky, Rusty.

Paw-Limpics countdown

2008-07-18T11:28:00.004+08:00

Note to yesterday's Thankful Thursday post : We forgot to mention that the extension of Psalm 23 did not originate from us. We're merely thankful for receiving it time and again, and would like to share it here with everyone! We apologise for the wrong presumption.

I'm really way behind in practising for the Paw-Limpics Games hosted by Lenny. The deadline for entry is on 31st July 2008. It's going to be really exciting, isn't it?

Do you think this picture qualifies for the sticking tongue out event?

Perhaps I should practise harder. Has everyone started practising for the games? What will you be participating in?

Have a great weekend everybody!

Thankful Thursday

2008-07-17T11:23:00.010+08:00

Hosted at Sting My Heart

Today we are thankful for:

Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepherd

= That's Relationship!

I shall not be in want

= That's Supply!

He makes me lie down in green pastures

= That's Rest!

He leads me beside quiet waters

= That's Refreshment!

He restores my soul

= That's Healing!

He guides me in paths of righteousness

= That's Guidance!

For His name's sake

= That's Purpose!

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

= That's Tribulations!

I will fear no evil

= That's Protection!

For You are with me

= That's Faithfulness!

Your rod and Your staff they comfort me

= That's Discipline!

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies

= That's Hope!

You anoint my head with oil

= That's Consecration!

My cup overflows

= That's Abundance!

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life

= That's Blessings!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord

= That's Security!

Forever

= That's Eternity!

Happy is thankful for :

I'm very thankful for this new bowl that was a gift from Amber Mae during the International Goodies Exchange Program that was so graciously hosted by Chef and Mr.T-Bone Beasley.

I'm also thankful that my head is small enough otherwise I wouldn't have been able to put my head into the bowl to get a better view of my food hee...

See how the bowl fits my whole face nicely?

Hope everyone is having a thankful time too!

Driving Miss Happy

2008-07-14T14:38:00.003+08:00

Going for car rides is one of my favourites; next to eating, antagonizing LS, barking, sleeping....erm...the list goes on.

So when LS said we are going for a car ride, I was so excited.

Can I drive this time? Can I? Can I?

Driver's seat - empty.

Does that mean I get to drive?

Guess not...I'm still in stuck in the same old carrier.

This is me sticking out my tongue in protest.

Why aren't we dogs allowed to drive? I'm sure we make good drivers. We rarely get lost. We don't need road signs and maps as we have excellent inbuilt tracking system.

Don't you think so?

Thankful Thursday

2008-07-10T15:13:00.002+08:00

All the saints send their greetings

2 Corinthians 13:13

Some days it's hard to be thankful for when the skies aren't exactly sunshiny blue. But it's more the reason to be thankful for, especially for the little things that we take for granted.

So, this week we are thankful for:

1) A bit of cheery sunshine this morning

LS - it's really uplifting after days of wet and gloomy weather
Happy - I get to go for a walkie this morning yay!

2) A gift of fresh home baked cookies

LS - it has been a while since I've last enjoyed any fresh home baked cookies

Happy - me too! me too! yummy!!!

3) A funny email received (picture below)

LS - a child's innocence is so humorous and heartwarming

Happy - children that like and love us

Message from a child to God

Hope everyone is having a thankful time too.

Thankful Thursday is hosted by Iris at Sting My Heart.

Some Things Never Change

2008-07-07T10:40:00.002+08:00

In our earlier post on 'Top Ten Things No One Told You', this is one of the reasons why it is no longer safe to have an elegant and attractive arrangement of candles on your coffee table.

As you can see, old habits die hard.

Don't you think I make better display than candles?

This is one of my puppy old habits. What habits do you still carry on from puppy days?

On another happier note, received this cute card made by Rocky, Bear and Angel Lacylulu! Sorry it took us a while to post it. It's really so sweet of you to take the trouble!

Thank you so much!

101 Baby Handling Tips for Dogs

2008-07-04T12:02:00.002+08:00

Recently LS talked about attending a baby full moon. It's a customary celebration of a baby turned 1 month old. As usual, I wanted to tag along. But LS said I'm no good with babies as I'd probably make them cry.

Ok, I decided to check online for tips on handling babies. Found one with instructions on how to hug a baby properly. Thought it'd be great to share it here with everyone too.

Instructions for proper baby hugging:

1. Spy a baby

2. Be sure that the object you spied was indeed a baby by employing classic sniffing techniques. If you smell baby powder and the wonderful aroma of wet diapers, this is indeed a baby.

3. Next, you need to make the baby lie flat before actually beginning the hugging process.

##Note: The added slober should help in future steps by making the 'paw slide' easier

4. The 'paw slide'. Simply slide paws around baby and prepare for possible close-up

5. Finally, if a camera is present, you will need to execute the difficult and patented 'hug, smile and lean' so as to achieve the best photo quality.

Dogs, if this is properly done, it will secure you a warm, dry, climate-controlled environment for the rest of your life.

After all the intensive lessons and if you still fail to get near a baby, proceed to the next course.

How to properly pee on the hooman's computer

Any other tips on baby handling?

Thankful Thursday

2008-07-03T09:43:00.018+08:00

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom

2 Corinthians 3:17

As our friends are preparing to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, we too are thankful for the freedom we have over here.

We are thankful for this story as it made us realise that some of the best lessons in life is not learned through mankind but God's other beautiful creation.

Note from Happy : After a loud protest from me, LS has grudgingly acknowledged that she has learned a lot from me too.

EAGLE STORY

Freedom and I have been together 10 years this summer. She came in as a baby in 1998 with two broken wings. Her left wing doesn't open all the way even after surgery, it was broken in 4 places. She's my baby.

When Freedom came in she could not stand. Both wings were broken, her left wing in 4 places. She was emaciated and covered in lice. We made the decision to give her a chance at life, so I took her to the vet’s office. From then on, I was always around her. We had her in a huge dog carrier with the top off, and it was loaded up with shredded newspaper for her to lay in. I used to sit and talk to her, urging her to live, to fight; and she would lay there looking at me with those big brown eyes. We also had to tube feed her for weeks.

This went on for 4-6 weeks, and by then she still couldn't stand. It got to the point where the decision was made to euthanize her if she couldn't stand in a week. You know you don't want to cross that line between torture and rehab, and it looked like death was winning. She was going to be put down that Friday, and I was supposed to come in on that Thursday afternoon. I didn't want to go to the center that Thursday, because I couldn't bear the thought of her being euthanized; but I went anyway, and when I walked in everyone was grinning from ear to ear. I went immediately back to her dowl cage; and there she was, standing on her own, a big beautiful eagle. She was ready to live. I was just about in tears by then. That was a very good day.

We knew she could never fly, so the director asked me to glove train her. I got her used to the glove, and then to jesses, and we started doing education programs for schools in western Washington. We wound up in the newspapers, radio (believe it or not) and some TV. Miracle Pets even did a show about us.

In the spring of 2000, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I had stage 3, which is not good (one major organ plus everywhere), so I wound up doing 8 months of chemo. Lost the hair - the whole bit. I missed a lot of work. When I felt good enough, I would go to Sarvey and take Freedom out for walks. Freedom would also come to me in my dreams and help me fight the cancer. This happened time and time again.

Fast forward to November 2000, the day after Thanksgiving, I went in for my last checkup. I was told that if the cancer was not all gone after 8 rounds of chemo, then my last option was a stem cell transplant. Anyway, they did the tests; and I had to come back Monday for the results. I went in Monday, and I was told that all the cancer was gone.

So the first thing I did was get up to Sarvey and take the big girl out for a walk. It was misty and cold. I went to her flight and jessed her up, and we went out front to the top of the hill. I hadn't said a word to Freedom, but somehow she knew. She looked at me and wrapped both her wings around me to where I could feel them pressing in on my back (I was engulfed in eagle wings), and she touched my nose with her beak and stared into my eyes, and we just stood there like that for I don't know how long. That was a magic moment. We have been soul mates ever since she came in. This is a very special bird.

On a side note: I have had people who were sick come up to us when we are out, and Freedom has some kind of hold on them. I once had a guy who was terminal come up to us and I let him hold her. His knees just about buckled and he swore he could feel her power course through his body. I have so many stories like that.

I never forget the honor I have of being so close to such a magnificent spirit as Freedom's.

By Jeff Guidry

http://www.sarveywildlife.org/

Thankful Thursday is hosted by Iris at Sting My Heart.

To Our Friends Who Are Celebrating, Have A Happy 4th!

Top Ten Things No One Told You

2008-07-02T14:37:00.002+08:00

Received this in the email and thought it's really funny and true. Not sure who the original writer is though.

10. A large-breed puppy is fully capable of eating your brand-new, hideously expensive, as-yet-uninsured digital camera.

9. By the time your puppy is a year old, you’ll be on a first-name basis with all of the vets and staff at the local animal hospital.

8. You don’t have to worry about the sock your puppy ate because it’ll come out all right in the end.

7. A small-breed puppy is perfectly capable of getting up on top of your fridge if he really wants to.

6. It is no longer safe to have an elegant and attractive arrangement of candles on your coffee table.

5. You follow safe food-handling practices and thaw meat in the refrigerator because you no longer have a choice.

4. Even the smallest puppy with gas can clear a room.

3. When your puppy reaches the age of six months, you will no longer be physically capable of wearing him out.

2. While you’re teaching your puppy basic obedience commands such as “Sit” and “Stay”, she is quietly reorganizing and running your entire household.

And the most important thing no one told you about your first puppy:

1. No one sleeps until the puppy sleeps.

LS said she sure can relate me with No. 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7! I'd like to stress that I've never climbed on top of the fridge before. Although this has just given me the idea. Hmm...

Which one(s) can you relate to?

You're My Everything...

2008-06-30T14:13:00.001+08:00

Recently some of you mentioned about my carrier. I've never really thought much of it before that. Not very appreciative of me...I know.

So now I'd like to show my appreciation.

Here's a tribute to my carrier for:

1) Being my safe transport - ok, maybe because I tend to go for the driver's seat if I'm let loose inside the car.

2) Being my sanctuary

3) Being my sleeping chamber - I like to sleep in it most of the nights. It feels like a cosy cave when LS puts in a blankie for me

4) Being my hideout when I get into trouble - somehow LS cools down quite a bit when she sees me looking at her adorably from inside the carrier

5) Being my storage space - I like to keep my toys, food, things I'm not supposed to have...although LS always seem to find them.

Last but not least, taA..DaAH....

Sunroof!

That's about all for today. What's your prized possession?

Thankful Thursday

2008-06-26T12:55:00.001+08:00

The Lord satisfies your mouth with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. Psalm 103:5

We are thankful for the lovely cakes we received for our birthdays. Both of us celebrated it last Saturday.

Look at LS's cake. So yummy!

Look at mine! So tiny...

Tiny or not I can't complain cos it's yummy hee...

Hope everyone is having a thankful week as well.

Thankful Thursday is hosted by Iris at Sting My Heart.

The Goodies Are Here!

2008-06-24T14:33:00.004+08:00

Yippee yay! The parcel from Amber Mae is finally here! The mailman came while no one was in. So LS went to the post office to pick it up.

Here's me checking it out.

A note : "What's in this Goodie Box?"

Oh boy! What? What?

New foodie bowl - checked!
Tasty Minty Treat - checked!
Soldier collar - checked!
Christmas Tee - checked!

(Phew...was glad the mailman didn't hijack any, for the way I always bark at him heh...heh...)

"Signed with love from Amber, Faith, Chloe & The Mommy"

See my soldier collar?

Hey, I'm a soldier! Don't mess around with me! He he...

Another note : "I hope you like what we picked up for ya...You look like a big silky so I hope that tee fits you pawfectly. xoxo"

Phew...it fits! How do I look?

Early Christmas present! How cool is that!

Thank you so much Amber, Faith, Chloe and The Mommy! I love the pressies!

Thank you Chef and Mr. T-Bone Beasley for organising this fun filled program!

Thankful Thursday

2008-06-19T13:39:00.008+08:00

"I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Phillippians 4:13

LS -This week I'm thankful for:

1. All the strength and energy that has sustained me throughout a hectic time.

2. My mom who has been quite ill for the last few months is finally showing sign of recovery, eventhough at a very slow rate.

3. My dog who has shown incredible patience and (almost) good behaviour throughout this period! Believe me, she usually doesn't take too kindly to being neglected, even for just a day!

Happy-This week I'm thankful for:

1. LS finally slowing down and spending more time with me.

2. Extra treats coming my way of late. LS' guilt offering hehe...

3. Getting to travel with LS every alternate weekend to spend time with Granny who lives 3.5 hours drive away.

4. My kind and supportive friends who have given me so many brilliant ideas on how to let myself out without LS' help! I can't ask for better friends!

Hope everyone is having a thankful week too!

Thankful Thursday is hosted by Iris at Sting My Heart.

Knock Knock

2008-06-17T12:38:00.001+08:00

Who's there?
Snow White.
Snow White who?
The fairest of all.
Not!

So it wasn't a bug or my shadow I was staring at. It was someone knocking on the wall on the other side that made me look at it. Hee...

Since LS has been so busy lately, she doesn't take me out for my walks so often. So I thought no sweat, I could just open the door and go out by myself.

Oops guess not....didn't realise I'm that short. Sigh....Any better ideas?