Monthly Archives: January 2011

What Can You Do?

You can do anything! There is a man by the name of Dan Caro who is such an amazing inspiration. As a two year old, he got third degree burns over 70% of his body in a fire. He was rescued by firefighters and no one expected him to live. Dan did live. He was…

No Mountain High Enough

People can often learn how to overcome adversity and get past barriers by watching animals. Animals don’t focus on inability. Instead, they focus on ability and possibility. Animals don’t feel sorry for themselves when things go wrong. They look for hope in hopeless circumstances and in possibility. People tend to think about the “what ifs?”…

I Am A Bullying Survivor

I would like to share a portion of a post made by a dear Twitter Friend, @MissShuganah A.K.A. Debbie. Unbeknown to us, she had been bullied as a child. Her story is is so insightful, so heartbreaking and so encouraging and all at the same time. Things are not always as they seem. Whether you…

Rescue: The Gift of Love

It is so exciting to rescue and foster an animal and then have that animal connect with you and become a member of your family. This our new little girl Maggie Mac. She didn’t always look like this. She had a worried look all of the time. When she got here, she was afraid and…

Bullying Witnesses Have Issues

There are some current studies on bullying that are very enlightening. Apparently, teens who witness bullying are as likely or more likely than victims to develop anxiety, depression and physical symptoms from stress. These kids are more likely to use drugs or alcohol.  The conclusion is that kids are actually traumatized by exposure to bullying…