Obedience training has begun. My husband is working with our little pup, teaching him four basic commands - sit, stay, come and no. These are the commands, that when fully trained, Denver should respond to immediately - and always. I look forward to his increased...
Is God Under ‘They-a’?
My granddaughter, Lexi, (two and a half years old) was 'reading' with her mom yesterday morning. As in any household with three children, quiet moments are few and far between. The two older children had gone off to school, and Lexi sat with her mommy as her mommy...
I Can’t Hear You!
I rattled the dish, ever so quietly - and Denver came running over, thinking it was time to be fed. This little puppy devours his food in a matter of seconds, with what seems like one gulp. The slightest crumpling of a bag or rattling of a dish sends him into a...
Excuse Me, There’s a Turkey at Your Door!
On the way home from lunch today I noticed a visitor at my neighbor’s front door. He was patiently waiting, looking as though he had just rung the doorbell while waiting to be invited in. The strange thing about this scene was that the visitor was a turkey. Yes, a...
The Annoyed Older Brother
Our older dog hates Denver. Ok, I’ll put it out there and call him by name - “Blackie.” Let me begin with a disclaimer. I love him, but I don’t like his name. His name was left to the discretion of our youngest son, who being from another country, had a limited...
Leaving a Mark
As I prepare to write, I stand amazed at how quickly and thoroughly our new puppy has impact wherever he goes. In about ten seconds time he has chewed a box, tried to pull out the computer wire, chomped on the trashcan, brought out a towel, carried papers away and...
Up Close and Personal
I’m finally holding our fluffy furball…and I’m “in love”. We now have our new puppy “in person”. We’ve anticipated this new adventure for a while. The little guy is now no longer an idea or a plan. Though I had received internet pictures and a bit of information...
Denver’s Coming!
Tomorrow is a big day. Yes, Denver is coming to town for a big playoff football game against the New England Patriots. I'll have my jersey on, but that's not what I'm talking about. (In fact, it will be cold tomorrow... I must layer...I plan to wear my Patriots...
Oh my! What did I get myself into?!
Have you ever been faced with a decision you made....and later thought - "What in the world was I thinking?!" Last night, as I gathered a travel crate, blanket and puppy collar for packing, I felt a bit of fear and trepidation. In fact, I felt more than a "bit". ...
Clarence’s Shoebox
Today, during our staff meeting, we had an opportunity to share our appreciation for a dear sister, Laura Webster. It was Laura’s birthday….and a big one. An elder’s wife, she is a beautiful woman, inside and out. As her strong and burly husband, Clarence, shared...
Telling Brady About Denver
After our women’s workshop Sunday I joined my husband, Wyndham, at our son’s house to watch the end of the Pittsburgh-Denver playoff game. I’m not gonna’ lie...as a University of Florida alumni, I’m a Tim Tebow fan. However, I’m still loyal to my New England...
The Power of Music
Have you ever thought about how different a movie would be without a soundtrack? Watching the scenes, without musical accompaniment, would be sort of like eating food without flavor. I truly enjoy great soundtracks, however I’ve had to train my ear to hear them...