Boo Hoo

I’ve had better days. Better weeks really. I’m off topic today – just have been feeling sorry for myself for the past couple of days and kind of down in the dumps, as my sweet Mammo used to say. This is my blog – I can do that, I suppose.

First of all, my daughter Caroline’s dog Daisy is very sick. She is the most precious little thing – full blooded beagle and all good.

She is an exceedingly docile, laid back little girl who loves her mama and daddy and brother Joey (the cat) so much. She’s recently been diagnosed with a tragically debilitating spinal condition that, after extensive surgery this week, has rendered her a paraplegic pet. The next couple of days are crucial to her condition as there is a possibility that her paralysis can spread. It is so pitiful for Caroline and Sean to watch her go through this and they are struggling with how to lovingly treat Daisy and what the best thing to do for her will be. So if you’re a pet lover, or even if you aren’t, please say a prayer for Daisy that she won’t hurt anymore and won’t be afraid.

Second, I’m bummed about my job. And it’s not really a good time to be bummed about a job I’m fortunate to have, I suppose. Going through that “does anyone really appreciate me – no one has any idea what all I do” kind of funk that I guess everyone goes through. Women especially fight a battle (I think) with being labeled with that “b” word tag if they have high expectations of their co-workers. Sometimes, (like right now), I truly struggle with whether being demanding is a Christian way to be. I also struggle (continuously) with keeping my mouth shut. And believe it or not, being demanding does not mix well with an inability to keep one’s mouth shut. Shocking – I know.

Oh well – no sage advice today. No parenting tips. Just a little pity party.

But tomorrow is another day. I’ve a bed to sleep in – good friends – great family. And dog-gone-it, people like me – oh wait – that’s Stewart Smalley – not me!

Pray.