Maggie, the Wonder Dog

So this morning I got up and decided to write a tribute post to this cute canine, Maggie the Menace. She may look sweet but there are at least six people that will agree with me when I say she is most definitely not.

Thursday night, my family got home from my mom's birthday dinner to find that Maggie had destroyed the garage (she tends to have psychotic episodes when left unattended...the vet prescribed anxiety meds). They let her outside and she ran away. She usually comes back after a half hour or so, but this time she didn't.

Last night, my sister drove around town looking for her on the side of the road but couldn't find her. We all assumed she finally got what she deserved...Thursday night games make for lots of drunk drivers...

So this morning I was going to try to think of something nice to say about this cute and cuddly puppy, whose behavior got worse as she aged, and not better. Once upon a time, she was an obedience school graduate. We loved her. Now when we make a command, she gives you a look that says, "I'll do whatever I want, buddy." (Actually, I think the look is a two-word phrase which includes a four-letter word that would be spelled with astericks on my blog...)

But I don't feel the need to say nice words anymore. The Queen Bee showed up in the front yard this afternoon, cold and wet, but none the worse for the wear.

Sorry, Mom. It was almost the best birthday present ever.

Happy Birthday, Stellan (and Mom!)

Stellan, that precious baby boy, I wrote about in an earlier post, turns one tomorrow. What a precious miracle and blessing his life is.

And tonight, as I write this, he is once again fighting a hard battle, as his heart is in SVT. He is not doing well. If you read this, pray for this little one and his family. Click here to read his story.

Also, my mom turns ____ tomorrow :) Happy Birthday Mom!!!

I'm Alive

I had every intention of posting regularly this school year, but I never remember to do so.

My days consist of school, running, class, homework, and sleep. It's really not that exciting.

I am running a half-marathon in March, so I am trying to be more consistent with my runs, but I'm not training for distance yet.

I love counseling in elementary school.

I am skipping class to hear Ravi Zacharias speak Tuesday night. I don't think my professor is going to be too happy with me, but she's the one that reminded us two weeks ago that we have one unexcused absence.

Next time, I will try to write something worth reading.