(I have been avoiding releasing this hybrid re-post, yet something in my spirit compels me to do so and not tarry further. Italicized areas are current edits and expansion of the original) A few weeks ago, I heard an, “I-don’t-have-a-heart-beat” story – and for about five minutes, I experienced fight or flight. I wanted to leave – just walk away. … Continue reading →
We had some difficulty. . . . keeping our pets out of heaven. Figaro, a pretty little Beta fish, a birthday gift given to Joyful from a friend died twice. Once when Joyful was away visiting grandparents. We cheated death, though. The fish store had one that looked just like him. Joyful never knew. However, he died one Christmas when … Continue reading →
The boys found a baby turtle one day. Wild Animal Rule #1 in our house: If you catch it today, you have to release it tomorrow. Wild Animal Rule #2: Rule # 1 doesn’t include snakes. They made a nest in a critter box, looked up what to feed the 1-2 inch little fella, and watched him. The next day, … Continue reading →
