Not to worry about wearing out your welcome, Angela, it is great to get to know
one another and you are appreciated and welcome here.
When does Greta come to you? You are going to enjoy her so much, I'm sure.
welcome.... mj and benjigirl
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From: Angela Mose <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wed, February 9, 2011 10:29:39 AM
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Deanna...and all
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.
