As most of you know, I spent my career in education. I taught all grades K-8 (except 3rd… don’t know why I skipped that one). Children are my passion…. their education, their safety, their equal opportunities. It breaks my heart when I see evidence of neglect or abuse or (heaven forbid) sex trafficking. Children are our most vulnerable humans and they need our protection, for they cannot protect themselves.
My passion for animals is especially poignant right now – – especially after our horrific accident last week when we lost our sweet puppy, Owen. I still can’t stop crying. My heart aches.
He was such a little rascal, but he wrapped himself around our hearts and we miss his company more than words can say. I am passionate about having a pet. Our house feels empty and vacuous without one. Owen filled all the empty corners of our hearts and our home. He brought such joy. How can we go on without a Boston Terrier chewing on our rugs, tugging on our heartstrings, filling our days?
Rest in peace, sweet puppy. You were an object of my affection, the recipient of my passion. Bob & I miss you so much!
My mom always quoted this saying: “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”
I don’t know its origin, but I certainly believe it.
Each of us carries with us, what my high school wrestling coach called discipline, drive and desire. That which motivates us, propels us through life’s challenges and beckons us to perform beyond which we thought we could accomplish on our own. Whether a baseball player, a carpenter, a mechinist, a nurse, a mother, a teacher or a beekeeper. Passion is what drives us to do our best, to make God smile, and to fulfill each day so as not to waste a life. My passion is to thank God everyday for the gift of life.
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Each of us carries with us, what my high school wrestling coach called discipline, drive and desire. That which motivates us, propels us through life’s challenges and beckons us to perform beyond which we thought we could accomplish on our own. Whether a baseball player, a carpenter, a mechinist, a nurse, a mother, a teacher or a beekeeper. Passion is what drives us to do our best, to make God smile, and to fulfill each day so as not to waste a life. My passion is to thank God everyday for the gift of life.
What a beautiful answer, Peter. Perfect! 👍🏽
So well expressed, if the Owen part is still raw. I agree with your mother’s observation. XX
Thank you very much, Derrick 🥰
A lovely little tribute Jan… Indeed our pets do indeed capture our hearts… And He will always be held in that special place in both of yours xx <3
Thank you, Sue. I’m praying the memories of our sweet pup soon fill in the holes Owen left in our hearts 💕
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