Woo hoo....

Okay so if doesn't bring a tear to your eye, I don't know what will....(thanks Dad for sending it to me). And Vicki, my friend, I don't think you should read this...



Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll
Like it even if you don't and may decide you need one.

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog, Lucky. Lucky was a real
Character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they
Would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would
Help himself to whatever struck his fancy.

Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come up missing.
Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the
Treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's favourite toys. Lucky always stashed
His finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay in
The box.

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told
Her she was going to die of this disease, she was just sure it was fatal.
She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders.

The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with
Lucky. A thought struck her...what would happen to Lucky? Although the
Three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through. If I
Die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I
Didn't want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than thinking of her
Own death.

The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had
Anticipated and Mary was hospitalised for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky
For his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining
And miserable.

Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived
Home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to her
Bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap.

Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called.
It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed. When Mary woke
For a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She couldn't move her
Head and her body felt heavy and hot. But panic soon gave way to laughter
When Mary realized the problem. She was covered, literally blanketed, with
Every treasure Lucky owned!

While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the
Basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favourite things in life. He
Had covered her with his love.

Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again,
Walking further and further together every night.

It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky? He
Still steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his
Greatest treasure.


Live everyday to the fullest. Remember it is a blessing from God.

The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with
The most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.

They are the ones that care.


'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle'.


So my Wednesday wahoo's

Coke would have to be up there! It's Wednesday and I'm a bit tired and I've a heap to do, so Coke is the word LOL!

A package of goodies from Scrappn Patch arrived today, wahoo I say to that!

Having such kind caring friends, such as you guys in my blogging world, and in real life. And I don't like that saying, 'in real life' hello, this is real life, I've met a number of you, I need a new saying to explain it, got any ideas?

Wahoo for the funny things kids say. Picture this, a wee girl on the monkey bars "hey Trace, I need some help...I NEED all the help I can get" ROFL! (With you on that one kid, I need that too!!). Too cute.

Have a good end of week, I've got a couple more things to do ready for Saturday. Gotta be over at Deb's by half seven, so it will be another early start for me...make me feel like I'm getting up for work!