They say what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger...

A little introspective posting. We are so very lucky to have a roof over our heads, food in our belly and a back yard to play in freely. However we sometimes get caught up in the "To Do" list we forget about the list we completed. It's very easy to let life take over. Family, job, commitments, social pressures, lack of time to do all you want to do. That list somehow gets bigger and bigger and the walls around you close in. Who really takes adequate time taking care of themselves? Who really sets limits and boundaries all around?

We are so very fortunate to have a lot of friends that care about us. I want to personally thank Deuce's Mom, Sam Dellinger, LadyJ, Mandy, Miss Dixie Dumplin, Lord Roscoe, Dawn, Sara, for yesterdays random check in. Maybe it was just what the doctor ordered. A very strong reminder that it's not all sad and crazy going on.

Mom had a guest coming last night for a business meeting, we had to be washed, brushed, and in our night time routine. This is a foreign guest and she was afraid we would terrorize her. The clock ticked, and Maggie and I were perfect angels. However, the guest didn't show, no call either. After an hour and a half longer than my Mom would ever wait, she began scrolling through her cell phone and re-read private messages from our friends above. Some were texts, some were dms.

She closed up the business office, Mommy grabbed me and we snuggled. I mean we had Mommy love time! I was so happy she thought I was crying. I was so gentle with Mommy, but we had our special time. Maggie got her fair share, but I was her number one heart saving boy. We read a story and danced. Yes for the first time in 4 months we danced.  Having Maggie here is tough. Mommy feels like we cannot cohabitate together. Finally Mommy realizes I am the better behaved child. Sound the horns, I am the good son...

We cannot say how grateful we are enough to our friends. It didn't kill us, it really did make us stronger. Often the rope loosens and your strength isn't what you thought it was. People pleasing, over-doing, forgetting about the bigger picture, we could go on and on...

We are back my friends, well sort of. We are leaving for a little R&R and will be back after Easter. Many challenges ahead, but nothing as important as living our lives in peace.

Thank you for allowing us to document the love we have felt.

Gunner, Maggie and Mommy

xoxoxo