This story was originally posted in October of 2007. I am re-posting it today in honor of our beloved Saint Thérèse, whose feast day it is and to whom we owe so much. The name of my story is “She said yes.” Breaking News: We got a dog.She’s cute. She’s soft. She pees a lot.You warned me about this in your comments. In fact, I was so thoroughly … [Read more...]
Memories of Ellie
“A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.”-- Marley and MeIt’s hard to believe that just one short week ago today, our Golden Retriever was still alive.Better not to think about it…and yet, think about it I do.Memories of Ellie are everywhere.Anthony & … [Read more...]
An Unexpected Fare Thee Well
This is not an easy post to write.On Thursday we left for a long-anticipated family vacation to the Wisconsin Dells. John had taken the children there once before, leaving me home to organize the classroom. The children were so happy to have their momma along this time! I was, too. It is good for Minnesotans to get away in February--it is good to … [Read more...]
Obedience Training
A Lenten Reflection for both Dogs and HumansThis is our dog Ellie.Yes, she has a tater tot on her nose.“Leave it” is one of Ellie’s most popular tricks. The premise is simple but impressive: we put a tasty morsel on her nose and she will sit there, long-suffering but patient, until we give the word for her to eat her treat.Leave it...Leave … [Read more...]
The Dog Days of Winter
Ellie was sick this morning, poor dear. She threw up on the carpet.“Keep an eye on the dog, will you, Angela?” I said as I went upstairs to get dressed. “She may get sick again.”This is what I found when I came back down.Forewarned is forearmed, I guess.And in this case, those arms are furry. … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday
~ For Paula ~Ed. Note: Sharon left a comment on my Notes from Home post, asking about Ellie’s breed. “Is she a Golden Retriever or an Irish Setter? I can’t tell.” We get that question a lot, Sharon! Ellie is a pure-bred Golden Retriever—the daughter of Sam & Ruby and the granddaughter of Paula, (listed above). We call her our auburn Golden! … [Read more...]
Eat This, Not That (The Canine Version)
So the dog threw up this morning—a big foamy glob and I’m sorry, were you eating breakfast?The pork chop bone I understand, but the band-aid?That’s just gross. … [Read more...]
A Boy and His Dog
Part IAnd Part II*This post is dedicated to Paula, with love and gratitude. … [Read more...]
There She Goes
All for the greater glory of God, in good times and bad times and sad times and insane times, … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Kisses
A Cautionary TaleOne of my favorite things to do for a postpartum mommy is to take her other kids for the day so she can rest. This is such a fun Christian apostolate and is far preferable to, say, caring for the lepers on Molokai or having one’s fingers chewed off by the natives.I’m such a wimp that way.So when a friend from church had a new baby … [Read more...]
