Thank you so much Deanna for your beautiful and uplifting words. I have such
peace right now. It takes courage to share so many personal emotions and
challenges with virtual strangers, which tells me that this is a very
accepting and loving group of people. I know that I am in the right place,
and it took a little dog, which isn't even in my home yet, to lead ME.
I know already that God Himself has led me to Greta. I intended to get a
different dog, but Greta chose me. I am also getting a second chi, but
he/she hasn't let me know which one yet.
I too, have been through several storms. I have seven children and three
little miscarried saints in heaven. The oldest,Felicia, 22, has been through
her own intense struggles and she is currently living about 1 and half from
hours us, but light years away from God and the faith. The next oldest
daughter,Trisha, 20, is also using her Will to bulldoze through life, but
she is still living at home and attending Mass and sometimes participating
in family prayer when she is not at work. The next daughter, Kimberly, 17,
is a great joy and consulation. She is in her 11th year homeschooling
(which I have only been h/s'ing for going on 14 years) and she is so very
patient (most of the time) <smile> and helpful. She desires to be a nurse
and is determined to pursue her dreams. The next, my only son, Matthew, is
11 and is currently battling asthma and really bad nightmares. He is a
delight and eager to learn, if you can get him to sit still for three
minutes at a time. He is currently in 5th grade. The next, another girl,
Hannah, 9, is a very complacent child. Truly a peace maker. The only issue
is she takes after her father and 20 yr old sister, and she hides her
emotion, she seldom cries or expresses anger or even disappointment. I
wonder if its because I and the 17 yr old cry at the drop of the hat
(smile). She learns quickly and she is willing to try anything, she is in
4th and struggles some with reading. Next, 6 yr old spitfire girl! Sarah is
not afraid to express her views, no matter what! She is funny and has a
belly laugh that shakes the whole house! She has some learning disabilities
but she marches on with cheerfulness. Lastly, baby girl Chloe is three. She
is certainly the most fearless yet most loving child I ever raised. One
second she is trying to fly off of the top bunk, the next she is cuddling in
your arms and giving big kisses. She loves, loves, loves, all animals and
that is why she will NEVER be left alone with any little chi. She is loved
and adored and spoiled by everyone else!
I am a catholic convert of 12 years. I was raised by single mother after my
parents divorced when I was eight. My father was a child molester but the
only one who believes me is my older sister, because she too, was molested.
I have a younger brother who has been in and out of mental health hospitals
since he had a brain cyst removed six years ago. My older sister has dabbled
in withcraft and some voo-doo. My mother claims she believes in God, but has
never been baptised and does not attend any church anywhere, I based on her
life, I'd say she does not pray. She attacked my family for years once we
started homeschooling and then converted. She now understands and even
supports homeschooling, most of the time, but even though she has attended
some Masses with us, she has no real tolerance for our beliefs.
Dear husband is my hero. He is my best friend and soul mate. We almost
divorced when I wanted more than three children and again, when I started
going to church. Since then, he has had quite a God given change of heart.
He is very pro-life. Even though he is 49 and I am 42, he would welcome more
children if I was able to have them). He loves God and is learning to trust
Him a little more everyday. He is the sole provider for our family and he
works very hard, getting up at the crack of 3:00 AM every weekday. That is
why he is ready for bed most nights by 7:30
While he isn't a gushy animal lover, he is in full agreement of getting the
little chis for his wife.
Sorry so long, just a little background info for you all. Oh, husband's side
of family are pretty much done with us, since I'm a catholic, homeschooling
stay at home mom who has had more than the acceptable two children like they
all had. So, without God, my husband, and now, hopefully the liitle dogs, I
would be without much support at all.
Thank you all so much. I hope I haven't worn out my welcome already.
