Saving the Horses!

We lived in the Atlanta area for a while after my husband was medically separated from the military (we're from there). During this stay, we became involved in a local animal rescue. Or, I should say, my daughter Elizabeth, became involved. You see, Lizzy has a tremendous love of horses. (She's graduated from Dinosaurs to horses over the years) Lizzy, being the contageous soul that she is, dragged my mother (Grammy) along. After Grammy's first trip there she was hooked. Lizzy and Grammy began going every weekend they could to volunteer at this rescue. They even dragged me along for the ride (pun intended). Next thing I know, we're all sponsoring a few of the horses.

I've been so proud of Lizzy and her steadfast devotion to these animals. I'm always amazed at her depth of knowledge about horses. This is her passion! So, I'm taking a page from her book and putting the word out there that these horses need our help! Even if you're not a horse person, which I'm not, you still have something to offer. Whether it's time, money, or some other form of gift, please considering giving what you can!

Here's a wonderful video about this rescue:

Need to know exactly what happens at a slaughter house? You can watch the video at this link: http://www.hsus.org/video_clips/horse_slaughter_cruelty.html

BEWARE!!!!! This video is extremely graphic and is NOT suitable for children!

When I first saw this video I was outraged! And I'm not a horse person. And did you know that there are slaughter houses right here in the United States?

Several of the horses at HRRRF, the rescue barn in Atlanta, were scheduled for the slaughter houses. How can we let this happen? Want to make a difference:

The New Addition

We've got a new little addition to the family. And I do mean "LITTLE"! It's like having a baby all over again.

Since my dh does custom painting on the side and does a lot of bikes, we named him Harley. It seemed to fit. He's very "full of himself" - which the breeder I bought him from told me he was! She wasn't kidding. LOL

Having a small dog is such a joy! We're used to having big dogs - dobies, german shepards, labs. I'm really looking forward to dressing him up and carrying him around in one of those puppy purses. The movie Legally Blonde comes to mind - although I'm not blonde!

He's already spoiled though and we've 0nly had him for two days. He likes to be held when he's falling asleep. Just like a baby. We're trying to teach him that he sleeps in his crate. Of course, he whines like the dickins, but eventually settles down.

Anyway, had to share about this little bitty cutie. (He's got some great lungs though)

A New Start

It's been over a month since I've posted. Wow! Has it been crazy to say the least. Besides the holidays, which we all know are stressful anyway, we received news that my husband was going to lose the shop he was working out of. We also received news that my mother-in-law may have a serious illness. So, we made the decision to move back to south Georgia where we moved from nearly six months ago.

We're pretty stressed out right now but trying to keep a positive outlook. We know God is looking out for us.

I'm looking forward to getting back down south to warmer climates, friends, and being busy again. I'm looking forward to just being settled.

Until next time....

Counting Their Blessings

When checking my emails this morning I had several from family and friends about a couple of different things that touched me. I wanted to share them with you.

One was from my cousin who, along with our daughters, volunteers at a nearby rescue horse farm. Over the weekend, the farm was hosting a Big Brothers Big Sisters event. He explained that seeing his daughter and her friend walking along beside the horses with a child from that program was a humbling experience. The children from the program were all skinny and had such a look of sadness in their eyes that you couldn't help but reach out to them.

Another email I received came from a group I'm a member of and told of a girl who was recently diagnosed with Lukemia. She did not know this girl personally but was asking us to lift her up in prayer as we all know the mighty power of prayers.

These two things just remind me that we serve an awesome God. As I was praying for these hurt and stricken children I realized that God was already answering my prayers for them. I prayed for love and strength to surround these children. And then it hit me. He was already providing for them in the form of my cousin and his daughter and the people who were rallying by email to pray for the little girl with Lukemia. Wow! Talk about humbling!

I am humbled.

Bear With Me

This is my brand new blog and as a new venture it will need some tweaking. I've seen some really awesome blog sites out there and mine lacks a lot to be desired! That's ok. It will give me something to do in my spare time. WAIT! Did I say "spare time"? What am I thinking? Who has that anymore these days?

In case you're reading this and wondering about me, I rarely have spare time. I'm just an everyday woman with too much on her plate. Between homeschooling, running a home-based business or two, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, violin lessons, horse lessons, dance lessons, laundry, field trips, and forming a new homeschool group, I RARELY have spare time! But...I am my own worst enemy. My husband says I have volunteer-itis. I'm sure he's right.

So, as I move along on this new blogging wagon and I seem a little frazzled, unkempt, and scatterbrained you'll know why.

Does anyone else suffer from this all-consuming ITIS?

Welcome to Cherry Soup!

Welcome to Cherry Soup. This is where everyday women just like yourself tell their everyday stories. We see so many magazines, ads, tv commercials and other media about the gorgeous models, the cook show hosts, the talk show hosts, actresses, and politicians. Well, what about the rest of us? We have just as much to give as the rest of them. We are our own cooks, our own talk shows, our own politicians. We make the world go round.

Let's concentrate on us for a change - because we're worth it.

Is your day sweet or the pits?