No greater responsibility is being in a guardianship position of a Mother or Father of children. The closest Dad responsibility is the 15 year old Jack Russell Terriers (boys) that need constant care to survive daily due to being older and approaching the end of their time on this Earth. I ponder of what if both of my boys were with a person or family that neglected them and all the special care required to keep them comfortable and alive. I shudder at the thought, but feel very fortunate to spend every moment taking care and having fun in this precious finite time remaining. One other thought makes me shudder in fear at the possible future that faces our country. The financial fiasco in our debt crisis, and the impact of collapse on children as the defenseless and vulnerable part of our society. In a dismantling of our country, The American Dream is becoming absent in our society. My Dad and Uncle were children in an area and situations against all odds of escaping the life of … [Read more...]
When I need a good dose of humanity look to my Jack Russells
I had so many serious conversations this week between work, friends, writing, responsibilities, an unexpected death.etc. The next two weeks will be very intense before taking some time to travel and have some fun.....We make things difficult as humans...We hold grudges with families...We make it easier to point blame than to discuss.....We make it easier to forget what really matters.....We make it about me and not we.....Life has such a finality. I received a phone call this week about someone who played a very important role in my life as a teenager had died.....I know that this death brought a finality and reality of that life....Resolution was no more....I need simplification. I look at Sid and Cody. Why do we make life so difficult as humans? I have two soon to be 14 yo Jack Russell Terriers, and they are way past the prime of puppy life. However, old age for both and terminal condition of my oldest one does not stop their simple love of life. They live each to the maximum … [Read more...]
