Buttons

Buttons is so much fun. She is a RatTerrier and the funniest little thing ever. I couldn't upload the video for whatever reason but she does the bull thing before it charges with all 4 feet when she is challenging one of her sisters. She does the challenge then darts after them.
I can not imagine why this little sweetheart was dumped out on the streets . Its the only explanation since no one ever looked for her for 2 weeks. For all that time she was sitting in the dog pound. I'd visit her, praying daily, that she wouldn't be claimed. Her time was up so I paid for her spay and rabies shot and brought our precious girl home. She was so timid. She's still a bit cautious but has settled in very well. She very much enjoys her new siblings, especially Mia. I'd highly recommend a rat terrier but only if you like high energy dogs.
I can't imagine the life she had before because she now has so much love and sleeps in bed with us every night and is just the best. I got her for Wes since we lost Tinkerbell. I just love the little yoyo.

Today 35 years ago

Well Mark, it was 35 years ago today we lost you......
I remember getting the phone call from someone very close to me. I was 8 months pregnant with my son. We had a wonderful conversation on the phone in the days before it happened.  You were 24 years young and shouldn't be gone.
I remember when you'd sit outside my apartment in the parking lot watching over me. I didn't know you were there until someone told me and you'd leave as soon as they got home. I wish I had known, I would have come out to talk to you.
I was in such shock when I got the phone call 6 years later. I called your mom, she asked me to come back for the funeral, but I could not and you know why. You had told me that we (me and the kids) could come back, you even said you had nothing to offer but you'd be happy for us to be together again.
I know you watch over me. Lately memories locked away have come back like you picking me up from the bus stop when I could have easily walked, it wasn't far. I remember our argument in the k-mart parking lot one evening. I remember you showing up at my apartment late at night and curling up in bed just to sleep.
You were my first real love and as I go through today living the life I have, loving the man that has been there for me for the last 7 years, I will still carry you in my heart and remember everything about you. I got pictures of your grave Friday along with your mom and dads. My loved one put flowers on your headstone for me. I'd be there today if I could to tell you privately everything that is in the part of my heart that you always occupy and always will. One day I will see you again.
I loved you then, now and always.
Rest in peace and be my guardian angel always.

Remembrance

Dearest Mark ,
Thirty five years ago you left us to soon. You were 24 and i was 20. I talked to you on the phone right before you left us. I got the phone call and was devastated.  I spoke with your mom, she really wanted me there but I couldn't come. You've been around me lately.  I don't understand why but I'm not complaining.   Your birthday is coming up. I'm having a bit of a hard time right now. The memories are flooding back of our time together and I remember them fondly. I hope you're at peace and watching over me. I'm glad we got to speak before you were gone. I know you loved me as much as I loved you. There is so much I don't understand but that's ok. You have come to me multiple times in the beginning after you were gone and you can come visit again. You'll always be a part of me, but I think somehow you know that. I don't have to tell you what my heart feels. I'm still sad but you live on.
Rest well my love. You're so missed by so many but none more than me.
My love always. I hope we meet again someday. 

Fall Colors

First snow yesterday

Yuck!