Another Early Morning

 It is just one of those days when I wake up and feel organized and ready for a very busy day. Starting off by changing ink cartridges on one of our printers. This day has a lot of volunteer tasks to do. We are preparing for a conference for the North American Region of the Circle of Friends. The conference will be at the Embassy Suites off of I70. Now I know what Mickey was going through when she so capably prepared for our Training Conferences back in the day. But, the tasks are rewarding and so enjoyable. 

I started the year off with a real bang of activity. As the days pass, I'm discovering those things that I enjoy and find rewarding, and I am letting go of those things that I find less satisfying. Focusing on that which gives me joy and happiness is essential. It keeps me more in the moment. 

We will continue to get snow until mid to late April, but it melts faster and helps the grass grow greener. The smaller birds are enjoying the suet. We frequently see robins and chickadees. The squirrels are in season! Folks and their dogs take longer and more frequent walks as the weather warms up! The thunder of motorcycles in the neighborhood has come back. The kids are riding their bikes and scooters to school. We are seeing more of the single-wheel electric uniboards whizzing by the house. Hopefully, these kids don't forget how to walk! At least when they ride a bicycle, they have to peddle from time to time.

We have started the second week with our new foster dog, Tank. Tank has some bad habits, some fun habits, and some questionable habits. I don't think tanks "parent" much cared where Tank did his business. This has been a challenge. Perhaps we just don't quite understand his "signals." This guy is four years old; he should know where to go. It may be just the new surroundings. But this is the first foster pet where we have had an issue. The rest of them knew that walks were for more than exercise! I've noticed, the last two days, that he starts to whine a bit, then spin like a whirling dervish! That's his particular signal that he has to pee!!!

That's Tank and Carolyn! One of Tanks' more peaceful moments. 
Tank also loves to play with his food! The pullets are a bit bigger than a pea. He likes to put one in his mouth, then throw it. He can toss it a good ten feet. He then proceeds to challenge us to a game of keep-away. He also plays catch me if you can! The Tank can be a lot of fun. He can also be a pain in the butt! He is such a pleasure to foster after a not-so-good experience with Woodrow!

So, on with my day! Lots to do! I will enjoy each and every moment of this day! Enjoy your moments too! Each moment is a precious gift! Wishing you and yours all the best, and may your heart's wishes be fulfilled! Trust and Believe, and they already are! 

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Woodrow and Murphy

 Woodrow (Woody) and Murphy are our latest pet fosters. They are a couple of Beagle mixed-breed dogs. We have only had them for a few days, but what an adventure. Their noses are constantly searching for food. Woody will try and eat anything he can, get his paws on, and drag to the floor, a real counter surfer. We have to keep our eyes on him constantly. Murph, much older, is also always on the outlook for food. The good news for us is that she is not a counter surfer! 

We've had to close all the upstairs doors,and gate off the downstairs and be on the lookout for strange noises. Those noises usually mean that Woody is into something he shouldn't be. They both get tired of chewing on bones. Woody has managed to knock over my speaker system! In the process, a couple of connections broke loose, but, no serious damage. Woody also tried to eat Carolyn's multi-color ballpoint pen.

His owner said he was chewing on hammerhead one day, so there are no surprises here. Both dogs have a sense of smell that can find a stray dog food pellet anywhere in the house. They are both getting the recommended amount of dog food every day. It is a challenge to keep their water bowl full. It is a good thing this is a short-term foster! They just told me they wanted to go for a walk.  

....We are back. Woody was acting very strange, so I called Pawsitivity. I think he had a seizure, but I am not sure. SS came quickly. He's going to the Vet. Murphy will be picked up later. I don't know why I'm crying!! I just think we feel so responsible for these animals even when they are in our care for only a short period of time! All the best, and live your moments to the absolute fullest!

Just heard Woody did suffer a seizure but is doing okay! Thank you, God; thank you, Bruno!