Is my Evie going to die? This was the question terrifying me as my husband, John and I drove from Dallas to our home in Austin on a cold and rainy December 26th morning. I feared we would lose our youngest grand-baby at 10-months old. Yet, I tried to maintain some… Continue reading Uncertain Heart by Susan Corbin, PhD.
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Ragamuffin Rescue
Recently, I happened upon two caring women in my neighborhood attempting to catch a small, elderly dog walking in the middle of the road. Wanting to help, I pulled my car over and asked, “Does it have a collar and a tag?” One woman answered,… Continue reading Ragamuffin Rescue
The Intruder
I got up to take the boys outside for their last business trip of the night. I walked into the living room with one them, Bruder, by my side. Jake, our other German Shepherd dog was sound asleep on the cool tile. My husband, Rick, was on the couch sleeping soundly. … Continue reading The Intruder
“My Barb”
Before she called me Mom, I was My Barb. I loved it. I met my daughter when she was 10 years of age. If not by the grace of her dying Uncle Ray, I would not have any children. But, he needed to grant a wish for his best friend before he passed away. The… Continue reading “My Barb”