A life to remember

This dog was born on Christmas Eve in 2002. He was born with 3 legs - 2 healthy hind legs and 1 abnormal front leg which need to be amputated. He of course could not walk when he was born. Even his mother did not want him.
His first owner also did not think that he could survive. Therefore, he was thinking of putting him to sleep. At this time, his present owner Jude Stringfellow met him and wanted to take care of him. She was determined to teach and train this dog to walk by himself. Therefore she named him "Faith."

In the beginning, she put Faith on a surf board to let him feel the movements of the water. Later she used peanut butter on a spoon as a lure and to reward him for standing up and jumping around. Even the other dogs at home helped to encourage him to walk. Amazingly, after only 6 months, like a miracle, Faith learned to balance on his 2 hind legs and jumped to move forward. After further training in the snow, he can now walk like a human being.


Faith loves to walk around now. No matter where he goes, he just attracts all the people around him. He is now becoming famous on the international scene. He has appeared in various newspapers and TV shows. There is even one book entitled "With a little faith" being published about him. He was even considered to appear in one of Harry Potter movies.

His present owner Jude Stringfellew has given up her teaching job and plans to take him around the world to preach, that even without a perfect body, one can have a perfect soul.









In life there are always undesirable things. Perhaps one will feel better if one changes the point of view from another direction.
I hope this message will bring fresh new ways of thinking to everyone and that everyone can appreciate and be thankful for each beautiful day that follows.
Life is the continual demonstration of the Strength of Life!!
(Message forwarded through email by my mom-in-law :)

Posted in: All About Faith on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at at 11:56 AM  

Aster



The dense petal formation of the beautiful aster allows its rich, deep color to radiate through with a lush, almost aquatic texture. This combination makes the aster the flower of magic and transcendence. September, the beginning of Autumn, is also a time of otherworldly transcendence, and September birthdays contain elements of seeing aspects of life often hidden from view.

Posted in: Flowers on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at at 1:41 PM  

Dear honey,

On your birthday, I want you to know how lucky I feel to be sharing my life with you. Nothing compares to having your trust, your friendship and your love...

I know it takes some work and compromise to keep a relationship strong, and I feel incredibly lucky to have found someone who understands that - someone who believes that a love like ours is worth giving all we have.

On your birthday, I want you to know you're the one I love more each day, who I keep falling in love with over and over through the years.

The world may change around us, but that doesn't worry me because I found the love of my life..and that's something I want to celebrate everyday.

Happy birthday honey, I am so happy that we are now together forever. I love you very much.

Love,
Bryn

Posted in: on at at 1:26 PM  

Gladioli - August Birth Flower

The sword like blossoms of the gladiola are responsible for its name and also for its symbolic meaning of strength of character. August birthdays are also known for a strong sense of character and moral integrity. The gladiola also reminds us that strength of character and integrity can look gorgeous and be full of rich personality.

Posted in: Flowers on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at at 1:00 PM  

If you woke up this morning
with more health than illness,
you are more blessed than the
million who won't survive the week.

If you have never experienced
the danger of battle,
the loneliness of imprisonment,
the agony of torture or
the pangs of starvation,
you are ahead of 20 million people
around the world.

If you attend a church meeting
without fear of harassment,
arrest, torture, or death,
you are more blessed than almost
three billion people in the world.

If you have food in your refrigerator,
clothes on your back, a roof over
your head and a place to sleep,
you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank,
in your wallet, and spare change
in a dish someplace, you are among
the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If your parents are still married and alive,
you are very rare,
especially in the United States.

If you hold up your head with a smile
on your face and are truly thankful,
you are blessed because the majority can,
but most do not.

If you can hold someone's hand, hug them
or even touch them on the shoulder,
you are blessed because you can
offer God's healing touch.

If you can read this message,
you are more blessed than over
two billion people in the world
that cannot read anything at all.

You are so blessed in ways
you may never even know.

Posted in: All About Faith on Friday, August 1, 2008 at at 11:40 AM  

This is a very popular song with a very sweet story..a song perfect to dedicate for every bride with such a good father. Enjoy! (I can't embed the original music video of this song so I just used this video with Disney dad's theme! I acknowledge the person who uploaded this video though :)



There's two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's
daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and
I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her
hair; "Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
In all that I've done wrong I know I must
have done something right to deserve a hug
every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.

But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking
little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you
don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done
something right to deserve her love every morning
and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.

She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not
sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
She leaned over...gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk my down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have
done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly
kisses-I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.

I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.

Posted in: Music and Lyrics on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at at 8:21 PM  

He was the love of her life, the man that got away...until she ran into him again on her....




By Amy Jenkins

Alex is the love of Honey's life, the man that got away -- until, within hours of their respective weddings (his to Cherelle, hers to Ed), they find themselves honeymooning at the same Mexican resort ... with hilarious and heart-wrenching consequences for all.

The novel is really intriguing..you would discover what it makes fun to read.

Posted in: Novel on Monday, July 14, 2008 at at 1:14 PM  

JULY BIRTH FLOWER

The long, blossom filled stem of the larkspur has been chosen to represent July because their gorgeous and lush beauty fills summer meadows with an unmistakable color and fragrance. July birthdays are also known for their particular summer radiance.

Posted in: Flowers on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at at 2:21 PM  

Do you know these young boys? Their voices are more than amazing..angelic! I would do anything to sing like them. :)

Libera
The sound of Libera has become familiar to millions worldwide following the group's successful recordings and appearances on TV and radio; stage and film.

Libera is a real 'boy band' whose young members have become known for their unique musical style in concert and on their atmospheric albums, which have topped classical and mainstream charts across the world.

More about them on: Libera Official Website

Posted in: All About Faith, Music and Lyrics on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at at 5:10 PM  

Filipino-American Friendship Day, July 4, is a day in the Philippines designated by President Diosdado Macapagal to commemorate the liberation of the country by joint Filipino and American forces from the Japanese occupation at the end of World War II.

The Philippines was a U.S. territory from 1898 to 1942, when it was occupied by Japanese forces, and again for a brief period after the war. The country gained complete independence on July 4, 1946.

Initially, the nation's Independence Day holiday (Araw ng Kalayaan) was held on July 4. Former President Diosdado Macapagal moved it to June 12, the date on which the Philippines declared independence from Spain in 1898. Filipino-American Friendship Day was created in its place, and coincides with the United States' July 4 Independence Day. (Wikipedia)

Posted in: Celebrations on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at at 6:38 PM  

Another typical Bad Cat Day...

First you had trouble getting out of bed


You had a stiff neck


You washed your hair and couldn't do a thing with it


You felt like you had a hangover and you weren't even drinking last night


Your new diet really doesn't seem to be working out


You pulled a muscle when you tried to exercise


Your new hat looked better on you at the store


You keep losing things


The boss chewed you out at work


You got caught in the rain at lunchtime


Then the lunch you had didn't seem to agree with you


You feel trapped


Uninvited guests showed up at dinnertime


On top of that you think you're coming down with the flu


And finally, you're alone in the house at night when you think you hear a noise in the basement

Posted in: Purely Funny on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at at 3:53 PM  

Thank you Vien for sharing this love! :)



This award is extra special because Crystal created it in honor of the donor who saved her sons life. Her son Noah had to have a heart transplant when he was just over a month old. This award is supposed to help raise awareness of the importance of organ donation.

So, here are the rules Crystal gave:

“The rules of this award are: SHARE THE LOVE!!! Share this award with all those blogs out there that you love. All the people who make you smile. All those that make you laugh. All those that make your day. All those that leave uplifting comments on your blog. **All I ask, is that you include a link to this post with the award and ask your recipient to do the same**

So I created this award in Honor Of The Donor That Saved Noah’s Life. I share this award with those of you whose love and friendship have enriched my life and made my world a better place.

I hope by passing this award around the blogging world we can all help raise awareness of the need for Organ Donation.”

I lovingly share this tag to Flor, Princess and Te Rubylyn.

Posted in: My Tags on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at at 3:07 PM  

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution -- processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with unique ecosystems, and a distinct human culture. The park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes, and offers insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and views of dramatic volcanic landscapes.



More information to plan your holiday! Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Posted in: Vacation on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at at 1:34 PM  

"Aloha Kakou! E Komo Mai!

"We are so happy to be gathered here upon these ancient and majestic shores in this magnificient place celebrating the loving and joyful union of: Bryn Kaufman and Ellen Ramantin" this 15th day of June 2008, here on the beautiful Island of Oahu, Hawaii." Rev. Kermit Rydell

The vow
"With love in my heart for all the world to see, I have chosen you, as my husband/wife. I pledge to hare my life openly with you to speak the truth to you, to respect you, to honor you, to tenderly care for you. It is my heart's desire to live with you through all the changes of our lives. I love you and want you as my husband/wife always."

E ho'okahi ke aloha - may you always be united in love.!

Posted in: Personal on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at at 3:41 PM  

This is just adorable. Enjoy the photos!

Posted in: My Beloved Pet, Purely Funny on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at at 12:55 PM