As parents we do what we can to protect our kids, steering them clear of sadness, hiding them from cruelty. It’s true they are vulnerable, more so than us, and we want to preserve their innocence, hold off on tainting them with skepticism, doubt, and fear that we as adult seem to know all too [...]
Posts Tagged ‘death of a pet’
23 Sep
Losing a Pet: Guilt, Grief and Stories
If you have a pet you know how they are more than just a pet, they become part of your family. Pets are like children really, they look to us to feed them and care for them because they can’t, usually. And in return they give you love and companionship. Maybe that’s what makes loosing [...]
6 Apr
Missing a friend
Today’s Writer’s Digest poetry prompt is about something that is missing (either physically or metaphorically). Thoughts of our old cat Limburger popped into my head, even without much thought. He came into my life almost the same time my husband did. He was a birthday gift from my sister. She told me she had a [...]
12 Mar
From the mouths of babes
We received some sad news recently about a family pet. My husband’s parents were watching a family member’s pet dog when it escaped into traffic. It unfortunately died. When our kids heard the news they were upset about Scooby of course, but more by the fact that people they knew were upset. The kids made [...]
Trying to balance life at home with my 3 kids (all under 7), while building my business and developing my writing. Oh and throw a load of laundry in and a dinner that isn't burnt. Wasn't working from home suppose to be easier?
