tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post3974378804910547617..comments2023-07-17T08:56:58.102-06:00Comments on manymuddypaws: Life Lessons and 1501manymuddypawshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16354727142892111081noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-61419791344616581082011-08-22T10:11:20.081-06:002011-08-22T10:11:20.081-06:00You are not alone in sometimes letting the negativ...You are not alone in sometimes letting the negatives overwhelm the positives. One exercise that sometimes helps me is the gratitude journal, like your notebook--right before bed, I write the things that I'm grateful for. Sometimes it's hard for me to focus on all the good in my life, and it might take me a few nights to figure it out. <br /><br />I'm so sorry that rescue can be discouraging. I wish I had the time and energy for a boatload of dogs, but I don't. I don't know what the answer is for all the unhomed dogs, which depresses me if I think about it too much. The riding group of little girls where we had our last trial all fostered & trained dogs from the local shelter this year, and they weren't able to place the last 2 dogs. The instructor couldn't figure it out--she said they were great dogs, not too big, not too small, smart, learned tricks, friendly, but they still couldn't find homes for them. As trial chair for our agility trial at their facility, I talked to her about them, went and visited the dogs and really liked them, promoted them at the trial and in one email after the trial, and someone I know adopted one. I'm happy about that. I just keep reminding myself that even one makes a difference.<br /><br />And I'm grateful for people who do rescue and foster dogs. For what it's worth.Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827436807468320435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-76934670729872150222011-08-11T16:07:04.045-06:002011-08-11T16:07:04.045-06:00"You have to search for the positives, becaus..."You have to search for the positives, because in life there are a lot of negatives." (This is a quote.... By retired MLB baseball player Mike Lowell.... But I probably have it all wrong!! ;-} Anyway, you get the point. ;)<br />I was made fun of and called nasty names too as a young girl. NO FUN!! But as resulted, I learned to NEVER make fun of anybody!! Never. <br />I am glad that you are staying positive!! :-DMary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-12426073220462341512011-08-10T11:00:12.907-06:002011-08-10T11:00:12.907-06:00Sorry things haven't been so great lately. I&...Sorry things haven't been so great lately. I'll make a point of practicing lots with Claire this week so we are good students :) Virtual hugs! (because I know you don't want a real one ;)<br />VickyVicky Bennettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-5414332320788907042011-08-09T22:38:04.704-06:002011-08-09T22:38:04.704-06:00I kind of wonder if people (and dogs) are just a l...I kind of wonder if people (and dogs) are just a little more laid back in the summer, especially when the weather is hot.<br /><br />Thank you for the pep talk on "positive " thinking. That has made a difference for my thinking right nowJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504368933429297513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-20982215482482605452011-08-09T19:41:35.824-06:002011-08-09T19:41:35.824-06:00I like this post alot :)I like this post alot :)onecolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786202513090606338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-45349229843766214052011-08-09T16:06:54.950-06:002011-08-09T16:06:54.950-06:00Good post Amanda...and I admire all the time and p...Good post Amanda...and I admire all the time and passion you put into rescue...as you know I could no longer do that , although I still do help out on occasion.<br />Glad you have some smiley faces in your day you totally deserve them.<br /><br />JuliaKoping Weimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079238253364579119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-193681981793473532011-08-09T12:45:47.029-06:002011-08-09T12:45:47.029-06:00I also wanted to say I love how your counselor hel...I also wanted to say I love how your counselor helped you with the bullying issue. Brilliant!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-38258674651629672062011-08-09T12:40:47.558-06:002011-08-09T12:40:47.558-06:00Amanda,
Don't give up the ship. You are doing...Amanda,<br /><br />Don't give up the ship. You are doing what most of us only dream about. I would love to do rescue but circumstances at this time wouldn't allow it. You are the rock that keeps the rest of us mere mortals going. We live vicariously through you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-43681930895019572862011-08-09T12:39:23.822-06:002011-08-09T12:39:23.822-06:00Good post. I've been dealing with some pretty ...Good post. I've been dealing with some pretty dire frowny-faces recently, so it's good to be reminded to keep looking for the bright side of things.Ci Dahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193590359905966556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-82752527646089418352011-08-09T11:15:52.664-06:002011-08-09T11:15:52.664-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13060878.post-68904617145205469732011-08-09T11:15:48.567-06:002011-08-09T11:15:48.567-06:00I hope you are able to find a balance with your st...I hope you are able to find a balance with your stressors that leaves you with more happiness and energy and less drain.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.com