My old roommate had a rescue Doberman that he brought with him when he moved in with me. I have a touch of "dog fear," and that particular breed looks so menacing when the only exposure you've had is of their serving as malicious guard dogs in 80s movies. :) But his dog, Kelly, was one of the most gentle, unassuming dogs I've ever met! Getting comfortable with her gave me more courage, and eventually I ended up working as a bather at a dog grooming shop where I still volunteer when they do community and shelter fundraisers.
An ongoing tale of our most excellent (and terrifying) adventure yet.. adoption via foster care. This is a journey Darling Husband and I started with Nantie ("Nanny-Auntie" - a blessing from above) in 2007. Although she moved in 2010, we miss her dearly and so appreciate all she did while here.
We also have a herd of rescued canines, fear the Lord and laugh a lot.
August, 2011: Seven amazing placements and a week after we were told LittleBuddy and SweetPea were available for us to adopt, my husband passed away unexpectedly.
April, 2012: I had the honor of adopting my darling 7 year old son (Little Buddy) and 3 1/2 year old sister (SweetPea). I awoke the following day a 40something, widowed single mommy... and couldn't of been happier.
In 1999, a year after my own mother passed away I found out I, myself, was an adopted county baby. Life has some ironic twists but we all seem to come Full Circle
This is our story.
Our Inner Circle
OUR PLACEMENTS ~
Nov 2010 ~ APRIL, 2012 (ADOPTION DAY!) "Little Buddy" ~ 6 years old & "SweetPea" ~ his 22 month old sister
Feb 2010 to May 2010 "JuneBug" ~ 2 year old Princess
Aug 2009 to October 2009 "Mannie" ~ 3 1/2 years old & "Little Miss Sunshine" ~ his 6mo old sister
Jan 2009 to Aug 2009 "Jack" ~ 4 1/2 years old & "Jill" ~ Jack's twin sister
THE REST OF US:
Melissa: Yours Truly
DH: Darling Husband (Rest In Peace, My Love) Nantie: Lived with us and watched the kiddos until June '10 Elvis: Nantie's Heartthrob Gramsie: MIL Big Daddy/GramPapa: FIL Missy: Auntie MooMoo ~SIL/Best Friend Uncle Kiwi: BIL from NZ/Missy's Hubby Bren : BFF Kadi : Darling Cousin
6 comments:
I love it -- Doverman!
Cute pic!
Dobies can be the sweetest, gentlest dogs. I love the picture and what it represents.
Awww! That's so sweet. Just wanted to tell you your blog is beautiful :)
Such a wonderful picture! They both look like sweeties :D
This is a great photo! They both look like total sweeties :D
My old roommate had a rescue Doberman that he brought with him when he moved in with me. I have a touch of "dog fear," and that particular breed looks so menacing when the only exposure you've had is of their serving as malicious guard dogs in 80s movies. :) But his dog, Kelly, was one of the most gentle, unassuming dogs I've ever met! Getting comfortable with her gave me more courage, and eventually I ended up working as a bather at a dog grooming shop where I still volunteer when they do community and shelter fundraisers.
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