Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Roxy...


















This is Roxy. She's my girl's dog. She's a spaz. She is the ONLY one who is excited at 4 a.m. when I get up. So today she got a treat. I took her on my walk with me. It was a very short walk because of my leg but she was soooo happy! I think I'll take her with me every morning.
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Had a little bump in the road yesterday talking with my bil about Thanksgiving and realizing that I just don't want to be at his girlfriend's house. Thanksgiving has been MY holiday for the past three years. When I hung up, I cried. Hard. God is so amazing. He told me it was ok to cry, it was ok to hurt and He just let me cry. I could feel His arms around me, comforting me and then I was done. I accepted the truth that I didn't want to be there on Thanksgiving and that my kids will just have to learn to deal with our new reality. I decided we would go to the movies and to Yardhouse (if they're open). After that, I had a wonderful afternoon/evening. My girl, whose been on the PMS/teenager train lately, was an absolute sweetheart yesterday. My boy was grumpy and tired; I'm hoping he's not coming down with something. I did my homework for bible study, algebra homework, cooked dinner (spaghetti) and watched Dancing with the Stars.
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GRATITUDE
1) God's comfort
2) my girl's sweetness and sunshine
3) Roxy, for keeping me company and always making me laugh

11 comments:

  1. Roxy is cute; what a great walking buddy!

    I think its okay to change traditions sometimes regarding the holidays and make new traditions as circumstances change. when we lived far from family and knew we couldn't see them on the holidays, we adapted new traditions to help us not miss them so much, ilke going to a movie on Thanksgiving and also making sometimes what we wanted to eat rather what we expected by going over to relatives. so maybe we felt like steak so that's what we cooked, etc. I think though change is hard and I can understand sometimes it does hurt and a good cry and comfort by the Lord is a good thing

    betty

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  2. Roxy is adorable! I take my dog Gracie with me for a short walk every morning before my run. They love the extra attention, don't they?

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  3. Roxi is a true spatz( German spelling of same ). Honey you are dancing with the stars since you are sober. You are dancing with your soul and with your heart. Love to get to know you. You are doing fab. Hugs across the pond

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  4. I'm glad you were comforted. It's okay to cry.

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  5. Roxy is adorable! And I'm guessing you'll be her new best friend with those daily walks. LOL!

    And it's ok to make new traditions. Togetherness with your kids is what matters!

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  6. Roxy is another gift in your life. My little maltese poodle has been a big part of my recovery.

    Change bites but you will get through it with acceptance. You seem to be getting quite a few little bumps lately and you are handling them with a positive attitude even if there is sorrow involved, it is alright to feel sad. I doubt if I will be spending Thanksgiving with my family this year due to my job, unless my daughter comes down here. I will see them sometime over the holiday weekend if my schedule allows for it and make the best of the time we have together which is all I can do.

    Hang in there lady!!
    Scott

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  7. I'm alone for the time in 50 years for the holidays...can I come to your house too?

    Roxy is precious...today must be dog day! Lots of bloggers posted dogs pics! Makes me smile.

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  8. Hello, from another single mum. Will scan through the other posts to know you a little better. Bless you.

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  9. Roxy is cute. I like her expressive face and especially the eyes.
    Some days it takes a good emotional upheaval such as crying to clean me out. I can then let go easier.

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  10. I had a precious dog named Roxy. My main blog is even named after her. When she died I began blogging to get through the pain. How I miss her! Your Roxy is ADORABLE!!! It's wonderful to have such precious treasures in our life!

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  11. Passing by to give another hug to you and Roxy

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