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Hi everyone..I have a request for all of you..

I could be getting another Bouv..much earlier than I thought I would..

A baby..

Every keep me in your thoughts and prayers that everything works out and I will post pictures just as soon as I know..

I know most of you have been where I am now and several litters to choose from and colors..that is the big thing right now..so please ...please keep us in close..

I have already sent Magic a shout out to help in this process...

I just am too excited and nervous to even breath right now..but I promise pictures will follow soon I sincerely hope.....

Tricia and the fur kids

Hi all I want to wish all my BPO friends both skin and furry,,a very Happy Christmas and an even Merrier Yew Year.

When I think back on the past year and all the things that have happened both good and not so good..I think of all the breaking hearts for the ones no longer with us..

I also remember all the weight being lifted from the sharing of that heartbreak and grief..

I came across this on another site and wanted to share it with all of you..

I know like many of you it will be the 1st Christmas without someone special..just like me..

I hope you enjoyed it like I did..

Christmas at Rainbow Bridge

As the midnight hour approaches on Christmas Eve, a tremendous celebration begins. If you listen closely you will hear the exuberant sound of Bridgekids preparing for the remarkable moment that comes but once a year. Puppies romp through the tall green grass, chasing butterflies and rolling over and over until fits of giggles bring them to a tumbling stop. The volume increases as kittens, cats, tigers and lions purr in pure delight while the wings of snow white doves gently caress the air. The babbling brook that runs beneath Rainbow Bridge overflows onto the edge of mossy banks and fins of treasured aquatic life quiver in anticipation of this most joyous event. Nestled in the midst of this happy choir of Bridgekids are the littlest angel tots staring in awe at the majestic Christmas tree adorned with flowing strands of angel hair. Effervescent, twinkling stars seesaw elegantly from the sky and land in glorious harmony upon the stoic limbs of Heaven's most perfect Christmas tree. Swaying to and fro in nearby rocking chairs are grandmothers, grandfathers, parents, aunts, uncles and loved ones. The sound of their whispered lullabies permeate the air as they sing to tiny angel babies resting quietly in their arms.

Like magic the clock approaches midnight and a great stirring is heard in the distance. Each Bridgekid stops and listens, knowing the time is near, and they choose a fleecy cloud on which to snuggle. The roar of purrs drops to barely an audible hum, the babbling brook ripples hypnotically and the flutter of downy feathered wings fall silent. Heaven's spirited toddlers climb expectantly upon the laps of angels while babies coo in tranquil unison.

Amidst the warm glow of candle light which rises from the earth below, the arms of the Bridge Keeper envelop the heavens and into the precious hands of each child and in front of each animal a holy gift is placed. With grand exuberance the ribbons are removed and left to fly on a tender breeze where they dissolve into showers of angel dust. As the golden lids of these heavenly gifts are raised, an amazing aura fills the sky, reaching down to the very core of the earth. Ascending from each and every box is the greatest gift of all…unending, unconditional, all-encompassing love. This blessed love gently wraps itself around the cherished souls of heaven, warming their hearts with beacons of radiant light and bringing forth from angels an exquisite chorus. As the clock strikes midnight the distance between heaven and earth is vanished. It is at this very moment on Christmas Eve that the Bridge Keeper, His children, angels and Bridgekids send a message to their earthly loved ones on the wings of this unbridled love.

Listening carefully with an open heart we will hear the familiar voice of our own angel whisper softly into our ear their Christmas message..."Let me share with you this love of mine, always and forever. When you need me know that I am here. I have not left you for I am in your heart where I belong. Our love is eternal as is the brilliant glow of candlelight which illuminates the path to the heavens and Rainbow Bridge. I wait patiently as do you for our inevitable and glorious reunion. I love you, I love you, I love you."

Author of "Christmas At Rainbow Bridge" unknown.


Tricia and the fur kids
The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you

It is not our abilities that show us who we truly are ...It is our choices.

I just had to share this one..

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
======================

An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell
from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was
well taken care of.

He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head;
he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall,
curled up in the corner and fell asleep.

An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out. The next
day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and
resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour.
This continued off and on for several weeks.

Curious, I pinned a note to his collar: "I would like to find
out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you
are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my
house for a nap."

The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note
pinned to his collar: "He lives in a home with 6 children, 2
under the age of 3 - he's trying to catch up on his sleep.
Can I come with him tomorrow?"
Tricia and the fur kids
 
It is not our abilities that show us who we truly are
It is our choices.

My heart is full of gratitude to all the responses to my tribute to Magic..and it says so much to how much he has touched and changed the world in his time with me..

I added the following to his tribute and wanted to be sure and post it again for everyone to read including those that have already left me messages..

I found this on BPO some time back and it truly says what I have believed in my heart for many years but says it much better than I ever could..

My life is blessed to have you all in my life even if only thru a computer

A LOAN FROM GOD

God promised at the birth of time, a special friend to give,
his time on earth is short,He said.so love him while he lives.

It may be six or seven years, or twelve,or then sixteen,
but will you,till I call him back,take care of him for Me?

A wagging tail and cold wet nose,and silken velvet ears,
a heart as big as all outdoors,to love you through the years.

His puppy ways will gladden you and antics bring a smile, 
as guardian or friend he will, be loyal all the while. He'll
bring his charms to grace your life,and though his stay be
brief, when he's gone the memories,are solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
but lessons only a dog can teach..I want you each to learn.

Whatever love you give to him, returns in triple measure,
follow his lead and gain a life, brim full of simple pleasure.

Enjoy each day as it comes,allow your heart to guide.be loyal and
steadfast in love, as the dog there by your side.

Now will you give him all your love,nor think the labor vain,nor hate me
when I come to call, to take him back again?

I fancy each of us would say,*Dear Lord, thy will be done,for all the
joy this day shall bring,the risk of grief we'll run.*

*We'll shelter him with tenderness,we'll love him while we may
and for the happiness we've known,forever grateful stay.*
But shall the angels call for him,much sooner than we've planned,
we'll brave the bitter grief that comes,and try to understand.*

Author Unknown

Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts..

The news we got today was not so good..

Magic has a cardaic problem..

Our Vet who we have had for 18 years and has never been wrong yet in dignosing what we eventually find out..recommend ed that we take him to a specialist... depending on what we wanted to do.

But in most of the cases he has seen with what Magic presented to him today after a through exam ..xrays..and an ekg..that.. even with the best care..and everything including the kitchen sink..the most we could expect is 6 mths..

He knows us and Magic very well. and poor Magic is panic stricken in a hosptial setting..of which there would be a great deal..

For now..he is prescribing him some meds that might help him breath a little easier..and we took him home..

So we do not know how long he will stay with us..but if his discomfot becomes more than he can handle we will take care of that when the time comes..

Again thanks to all of you..keep us in your prayers and I will keep you updated on things here..for now it is called

SPOIL  PAMPER and then SPOIL some more..

Tricia and the fur kis

She has a name  Rysa  means *laughter* and she makes us laugh every day..

She still won't have anything to do with food other than her bottle but I am working on it..cause that forumla is expensive..I am hoping when she is ready she will just start..

Tricia and the fur kids

Sorry for the double post but I couldn't change the subject line and these pics crack me up


OK I'm going to try these if it doesn't work I'll try again

Falkor really loves playing mama and while the baby may cry and sometimes loudly mama has a cleaning job to do,as well as kisses on the face..

Magic gets very worried when he hears crying..any kind of crying but especially babies..

Tricia and the fur kids

Don't know if anyone saw this on CNN but it was very disturbing to me...what would you do?

  Wrong dog returned* 
 
http://www.emailthis.clickability.com/et/emailThis?clickMap=viewThis&etMailToID=1920034393

Not sure which one will take you there but I just can't imagine this ever happening...

Tricia and the fur kids