Our Six Million Dollar Dog? ~ Day 94

It is truly amazing what we can do nowadays to help man's best friends! :)
My Teddy Ber came home today from the Animal Hospital without his five bolts and a plate in his body.



These metal accessories served Teddy well for six years when his front leg was shattered.
The Doctor handed me the 5 shiney stainless steel screws and a plate that he took out of Teddy's leg for me to keep.

 Hmmm....I think I will make a custom dog collar out of them to remind Teddy of his good canine luck! :)

Teddy is resting well with all his pain medicines handy to feel better.

With love & healing,

Hai

Missing My Teddy Ber! ~ Day 93

Teddy had his surgery today! The Doctor removed a metal plate and 4 screws out of his leg.

All went well with his procedure but Teddy is staying overnight at a Doggy Hospital! Sniff.. sniff...

Missing my Teddy Ber tonight! :(


With Love & Sleep well, Sweetie!

Hai

Between My Legs~ Day 92

As much as we are together as traveling buddies for 9 years now, he has found his favorite traveling spot.  It's between my legs!  And especially on those long 11 hour trips across four States to be with my Hubby.  Yes, Teddy is my best traveling buddy.


 .
..and WHAT were you thinking?

Teddy Ber is STILL my first and true puppy love when I got him in a pet store in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was three months old and he was cutest little thing ever and he still IS...



He was intended to be a Christmas gift for my daughter, Lauren when she was only 6 years old, in 2002.
We needed a LOVER, NOT a fighter, so Teddy helped Mother and Daughter bond better in our divorce split household.

Well, needless to say, Teddy and I became more attached to each other ever since.  After I got married to James 6 months later, Teddy still has seniority in the male department at our family. LOL

Teddy soon became a California boy as we trained for half and full Marathons together.  He and I went everywhere together. One day during my "short run" training day, Teddy decided  he was NOT ready to head home, and instead, darted across the street.

HE GOT HIT by a car!!! He was hit hard, shattering his left front leg, and sustaining a major head injury.    I WAS DEVASTED and I was NOT READY to lose him!


My "new" husband of 6 months, James, came to the car with the bad news after talking to the Doctor about Teddy. (I was too upset to be inside or have any discussions with the Vet. )

The Doctor had evaluated Teddy's injuries.  It was going to take several thousand dollars to operate on his leg, installing plates and screws to put it back together, and nurse him through recovery in an Animal Hospital.  There were no guarantees he would ever have full use of his leg.  On top of that, the doctor went on to say that even if he survived the surgery, a week from now he could suddenly fall over dead due to his severe head injury.

My ever practical James thought through the doctor's assessment and decided with all the unknowns; the cost, the unknown quality of life Teddy would have IF he survived, and the real possibility he would die AFTER an expensive surgery ordeal, it was clear that it was time to put the dog to sleep.

Of course, using logic with a hysterical wife would be a tricky affair, to say the least.

As I look back now, I can see the humor in James's predicament.  How was he going to tell me, who was so attached to her little fluffy white bundle of joy, that we needed to put him to sleep.  It would be best for all concerned.

Sooooo, with very carefully chosen words, he talks about what a good life Teddy has had, how he loves to run and chase around the yard on all FOUR legs, and how hard it would be for Teddy if he couldn't fully use his leg, and that maybe with the money it would cost for a risky surgery, we would be better off if we,...

WHAT, YOU WANT TO KILL TEDDY!

At that point, I think my husband would have paid thousands of dollars if he could have retracted what he just said.  But it was too late.  The words had been spoken.  My new husband wanted to KILL my dog, at least that is what this little Asian firecracker of a wife just heard.

Needless to say, James didn't have the heart to put him down after that!

SO YES, we have a "six million dollar" dog in the family in order to keep my BEST FRIEND alive. :)  The surgery went well, he mended well, and to this day, Teddy has enjoyed a wonderful doggy life with me and my Hubby.  Of course, my husband has never been able to live down the "dog killer" legacy that he started 7 years ago as a logical, practical man.

Tomorrow, Teddy is having another surgery to remove the metal plate & bolts in his front paw that have worked themselves loose, creating daily pain when he walks with me. :(

And don't worry, James is 100% for the surgery, no matter the risks or the chances for success.



I just can't amagine living without my best traveling buddy!

So, IF my Teddy Ber likes to sleep between my legs to keep me company when I drive, he can be there! :)

With Love & Teddy Ber,

Hai

Be Creative Search~ Day 91

Today, I am sitting here in the midst of many inspirational and creative minds in thousands of books at Barnes & Noble.  

I am hoping to stir and to spark my own inspirations within myself to hear my inner creative voice more clearly to know...  

To know or to hear what???  

I believe, as long as we live, we will always have more dreams, more aspirations and more questions to fulfill what we are here to do.


Don't get me wrong; I am truly a lucky girl to have SO MUCH in my current life. I am grateful for my life! I love my life!

My basic needs and so much more are being met with a very supportive husband to allow me to find my next passion, my next creative path and go forward in creating that creative fulfillment. 

My CORE dream has come true~ I have LOVE in my life! :)

With love in my life, I am stronger and have more confidence in myself yet I don't know what it is that aspire me to manifest my dream(s) for my next growth in my midlife. 

I dream of living the life as I have NOW but with a creative outlet that I enjoy doing everyday that would inspire others with an income source flowing in effortlessly and naturally for what I love to do and living who I am. 

Unlike this picture... I am Jack of many trades and Master of none in my creativity!

I've been in search for the "next creative thing" within myself... to be more than I am today...to be even more creative to ADD to my already wonderful life. 

There is still a hunger in me to be fulfilled. I have more questions than answers....

I don't quite know what that is yet, as my honest answer!  

Doing what to fulfill my creative being? 

Is there a name for it? 

Do I have the "marketable skills" for being who I am? 

How do I manifest this dream?  

What am I good at? 
What skills or gifts do I have to offer others?  

My past skills are no longer serving me as that career - minded and driven woman, like I was once. I wish not to repeat the first half of my life that I was able to create money but nothing else. Ironically, that resulted a love and hate relationship I have with money, today. 

So, I am in search for a more peaceful and balanced relationship with money to create a new career for myself within my family life.

I have not found my inner alignment of working my passion and receiving an income for it yet, in my second half of my life. 

I wish to be able to find a natural alignment of working with my heart wide open while creating a financial flow in a creative career. 


I believe in the Law of Attraction to aid your quests of the heart so I share my vulnerbility in this blog to help manifest my search to obtain it. 

It is where I am today. I ask God and the Universe to send me insights.

With Love & Search,

Hai

Ten LIFE CODES To Live By~ Day 90

This was shared to me so I would like to share to you! but with images ...
The author is unknown but it is beautiful, profound and worth reading!

Of course, these ten codes do not replace the original Ten Commandments, please! :)

The Ten Life Codes: 
10 intentions for a better world! (To have the code work in your life, say it once a day! :)

First Intent: Support Life

I refrain from opposing or harming anyone. I allow others to have their own experiences. I see life in all things and honor it as if it were my own. I support life.

Second Intent: Seek Truth

I follow my inner compass and discard any beliefs that are no longer serving me. I go to the source. I seek Truth

Third Intent: Set Your Course

I begin the creative process. I give direction to my life. I set my course.

Fourth Intent: Simplify

I let go so there is room for something better to come in. I intend that I am guided, guarded, protected and lined up with the Highest Good at all times. I trust and remain open to receive from both expected and unexpected sources. I simplify

Fifth Intent: Stay Positive

I see good, say good and do good. I accept the gifts from all of my experiences. I am living in grace and gratitude. I stay positive

Sixth Intent: Synchronize

After intending and surrendering, I take action by following the opportunities that are presented to me. I am in the flow where Great Mystery and Miracles abide, fulfilling my desires and doing what I came here to do. I synchronize.

Seventh Intent: Serve Others

I practice love in action. I always have enough to spare and enough to share. I am available to help those who need it. I serve others.

Eighth Intent: Shine Your Light

I am a magnificent being, awakening to my highest potential. I express myself with joy, smiling easily and laughing often. I shine my light.

Night Intent: Share Your Vision

I create my ideal world by envisioning it and telling others about it. I share my vision.

Tenth Intent: Synergize

I see Humanity as ONE. I enjoy gathering with light-hearted people regularly. When we come together, we set the stage for Great ONENESS to reveal itself. WE synergize.

With Love & Light,

Hai

I Just Want To SLEEP! ~ Day 89

Do you get insomnia sometimes??? I do!...  I would be wide awake by 3AM and I can't get back to sleep! I would get so tired by 8 AM but the day is just getting started! UGH.
No one can function like this for very long without sleep.

As we all know, SLEEP IS IMPORTANT to stay happy & healthy!
It's so frustrating and exhausting when you don't get enough sleep to function properly or at your best during the day. You would do ANYTHING to get some sleep! Have you ever felt that way?

I've tried longer workouts, eat well by avoiding certain food at night, like sugar & caffeine.  I go to extra length to get my sleep! I finally had to go to the Doctor for help so I take a sleep aid pill to help me get my sleep! UGH.
It gets old and inconsistent and I hate be so dependent on a pill. It's just not natural or my preference!

My Doctor said it's also because I am going through my "changes" in my midlife. Yikes!
Well, whatever it is ...I JUST WANT TO SLEEP a full night, please!

Little did I know, I FINALLY found my solution by accident!:) I CAN sleep, now!!!!

I CAN SLEEP SO WELL in this 8'x8' cave! It's small, dark, comfortable and especially when it rains!!!    Our RV bedroom is my solution!... LOL haha... and I hated the RV idea at first! :)

Well, NO MORE... I look forward to get my BEST sleep in our RV. Especially, when it is raining outside. The rain engulfs my world in our RV and it is so SEDATING for me to be able to sleep up to 10 hours! :) It works and I am so grateful for my weird but effective sleeping solution! :)

My husband is bringing my "sleep aid" back to our cottage ! Woohoo!!!
I told him to make sure to park it across the driveway from our cottage so when I get my insomnia at my usual 3AM, I can just walk across our parking lot and go to sleep in our RV bedroom!
Could you also install a water springler on the rooftop of the RV for my "man made rain" whenever I need it, Honey! :) LOL hahaha....

For those who get insomnia, we will try anything to get our sleep, right?  :)

With Love & Sleep,

Hai

Chicken Soup for the Soul ~ Day 88

We were so productive this weekend yet we had so much fun together, in making our transition to our next phase, still like new lovers do! :)

What's better way to end our busy weekend but with my home-made chicken soup for dinner! Ahhhh... It's so good for the adventure souls on a cold night! 

This weekend has been so delightful with our Autumn rain, dark clouds, heavy wind and cold weather  to lead us to the next season. We love the change as we are also getting ready for another change!!!

 And so, we made the most of our last day at our favorite dock on Saturday to say goodbye to summer...

Always with my favorite boys!

We also took advantage of having more camp fires in the mornings with our coffee during our last few days at our RV campsite...

My coffee tastes so much better with a campfire in the morning!

Teddy loves to camp out too!

We made many trips to our favorite stores with Teddy riding along with us, as we also enjoyed the beautiful sunsets on the road and wasting no time to get things done.

Wonder why Teddy loves to ride in the car! lol

We had a mission to get James' new home ready for the winter months this weekend.

James got what he wanted...he loves to be near the water! :)

He has dreamt of living on a boat before he met me but it's a bit too much for me to go there so we decided to settle with staying on land with our cottage and our RV and visit the water. :)

I decided to decorate a "nautical theme" for him since he will be by the water!

He gets to enjoy this view every day this winter at his new apartment...not too bad! :)

James and I are always so open for new adventures that it keeps us fresh and new! 

It's never a dull moment with us and so, we are always in flux! :)

But tonight, having our chicken soup is exactly what I needed. It is so soothing and so comforting to feel " at home" with each other, no matter where we live :) 

Life is indeed a constant adventure, but do keep the chicken soup handy to calm the soul within your journey! :) It does help! :)

With Love & Chicken Soup,

Hai