Put your wallet and your credit card away….far away, because you won’t need it.
The greatest gift to give me is true, unconditonal love [or friendship]. “Things” on my wishlist, I can certainly get myself. Should such desired items be out of my financial reach, I won’t have them. Simple as that.
Tag: Love
Personal Highlights of 2025
Daily writing prompt
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?
Good morning and happy Sunday to begin with…
In review of this year, two positives come to my mind immediately, being
our cruise with the Vasco da Gama from May 13th to May 20th
as well as
Lilly’s move from the streets of Italy into my heart and home on June 12th
🛳 I am thankful beyond measure to my mom. She made a second cruise experience possible, not only allowing me to see new places and gather lasting impressions, but more importantly to create lovely memories from the time we spend together in various beautiful locations.
🐕 What greater feeling is there, than to fall in love? Lilly captured my heart the minute I first laid eyes on her. This sweet, little whirlwind adds so much joy to every day, it’s amazing. I love Lilly to bits and am unbeliebably grateful, that she chose me (with Aubree’s help) to give her love, health, safety and an abundance of happy moments for the rest of her life.
We all know, that each year has good days and better ones. True is also, that ‘the dark days’ are a part of my life as well. Luckily they’ve been merciful this year, spread far and few between. That by itself is a blessing. Have a lovely Sunday!!
Love Without Budget
Daily writing prompt
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).
The most money I ever spent was not for an ‘item’, it was on one of my puppy girls named Mandy. During the last three years of her life, she developed a heart condition that required regular monthly checkups, xrays, blood work and a shot to keep her as healthy as possible. And no, don’t go there, I was not tormenting her. The doctors at our trusted animal hospital assured me every time, that she was not suffering and still had a good quality of life. They would never have allowed for Mandy to endure pain and suffering, and neither would I have, ever. Period. Okay? In total, over the years I spend roughly $30.000 for her treatments as well as the at home medications. You may gasp for air now, and that’s fine. Wouldn’t you do everything you could for your children? Well, my dogs are my fur kiddos and the same concept applies. Ridiculous? By all means, have your opinion. I don’t care. My dogs have always been, and always will be, the greatest joy and blessing in my life. Their well being significantly adds to my own. And the love I have for ‘my girls’ doesn’t come with a budget or a price tag attached. I will gladly give all I can afford, to keep them healthy and happy. Because my heart beats for dogs, and that won’t ever change. Have a lovely Sunday!! 🥰
Second Chances
Every success story, being shared by animal rights and rescue organisations, brings tears of joy to my eyes. All these animals saved from horrible living conditions receive a second, and well deserved chance at a good life in safety with proper care and lots of love.
My heartfelt appreciation and respect goes out to all the women and men, who give all they can every day to save as many animals as possible. Tears of pure joy spill over for every animal, now living a life in safety, being happy and healthy 💗🍀🐾
Driving Force
What motivates me? Love, very simply.
The powerful force, that keeps me going is the abundance of love I have for animals, my own in particular. And then, it’s the love for a select few people, who truly have importance and meaning in my life. Lastly, I want to include the love for something, that is relevant to my everyday happiness, namely music. Without love in my heart I’m lost, there’s no interest and motivation to start something, or to keep it going.
Funny Indeed!
Oh these silly quizzes, I tell you! And here is yet another one: the first three words type of quiz. Do you want to know what I found? Better still. Do you want to know how long it took for me to find three dang words? Boah! Usually I find them right quick. But today…. [crickets chirping] ….it took a L.O.N.G. frigging time. The three words I finally found are [drum roll, please] Love, Happiness and Positive Change (the latter counts as one, I guess). My reaction?
Love: I lost my belief in love quite some time ago.
Happiness: Very likely, because being happy is my choice, every single day anew.
Positive [Change]: Call me clueless. I guess I’ll have to stick around to find out.
It’s been a good laugh. And on a sad day like today, that’s really important.
I’m Gonna Love You – Cody Johnson W/ Carrie Underwood
It’s been quite a while since I’ve shared a country song, tonight’s the night. I found a beautiful duet by Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood. Now I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do…
Gosh, these country duets feel like an embrace, don’t they? Just lovely. Have a good night.
Is That A Smile?
Since June 12th, my days are filled with such joy again, thanks to Lilly.
My heart is overflowing with love, and I am grateful beyond
measure for this little whirlwind in my life.
A-Z Challenge: Quotes
Busted! I’m a quotes junkie, yes I admit it. I can read them for hours. They help me understand myself better, often times they express thoughts and feelings, I can’t manage to put into words myself. And, quotes can provide “food for thought” or be a comfort as well.
Below, I am sharing a few favorites….
“I am lonely, yet not everybody will do. I don’t know why, some people fill the gaps and others emphasize my loneliness. In reality those who satisfy me are those who simply allow me to live with my ”idea of them.” – Anaïs Nin
“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.”
– Louis Sabin
“Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.”
– Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato
A-Z Challenge: Dog
“The journey of life is sweeter when traveled with a dog.” – Bridget Willoughby
It has been one and a half years now, without a dog by my side, without Aubree. I miss her every day and truly needed this period of time to accept, that I won’t see her again for quite a while. Our connection, sweet memories and photo books make her loss bearable now. There will always be teary-eyed moments, no matter how much longer I wait.
Quietly, thoughts of welcoming another furry friend into my heart and home are sneaking into the forefront of my mind. There’s so much missing from your life, once you’ve gotten to know the “happy wagging tail welcome”, the cold-nosed “come-play-with-me” nudge, or the sweet cuddle sessions. I know, that I’m repeating myself, but it can’t be mentioned enough, how much love these little sweethearts are willing to give, how well they get to know us, and always feel what it is we need. They give back so much and enrich our lives in abundance, every single day. I miss all of that, a lot. I know, that Aubree is ready to guide me towards a little fur kiddo, who’s waiting for me. I trust her, that the time is right to have “my heart stolen” once again, and to give love, care, safety and happiness to another well deserving little sweetheart 🐾💓
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