Refueling

I am feeling pretty tired, lately.

It’s tired in a good way, though; accompanied by that sense of fulfillment that comes from a job well done… J.C. and I have been hard at work on the non-profit, attempting to get Miss Annie in her forever home, and sometimes I find that it’s after 12:00 once I finally lay down in the bed- of course, then it’s another hour until I can drift off…that’s what happens when your brain is caught in the hyper-drive mode.

But I like it. I wouldn’t change it for anything, and we are well on our way to becoming 501 (C)(3). It’s incredibly exciting- all the things we are learning that we never considered until now, until we were knee deep in it. Budgets, projections of earnings, donations, and expenses are typical after dinner conversation now. We already have our EIN, too. It’s amazing how fast an idea takes form from thought when you push all the right buttons. There are questionnaires and spreadsheets to fill out, and web pages that need to be built. I’ve designed brochures, a banner, business cards, and even an application for assistance in MS Word- all within the last five days. I’m getting ready to purchase a lap top, so we can carry a Power Point presentation with us to our fundraisers. We have our Bubbles for Bullies fundraiser on April 21st, and the first committee meeting for our National Pit Bull Awareness Day 2012 the week after that. We’re also helping our friends Solace Rescue at the Humane Society Doggie Carnival on May 6th, and in between all of that (because it’s obviously not enough) I’m wondering how I can coerce my wonderful partner into building me some agility obstacles for the back yard. ..My creative side is in full bloom these days and I feel like I’m running at 100 mph- but, again, I like it.

My Special Boy

We did kick back some this weekend, thankfully. Owen and I are really enjoying his obedience/beginning agility class. It’s been great for his self confidence, and our bond is so much stronger than it was when we started. We are really connecting. It was an excellent weekend for snapping pictures, playing with the pack (and our honorary pack members), and riding the Harley together…J.C. and I rode off into the sunshine on Saturday, literally, and had lunch together at a local burger joint- Blocker’s in Springfield- and got to spend some quality time together uninterrupted. It refuels us for the coming week, and reminds us why we are the best of friends. Play is important- maybe even more so when you’re "grown folks". It helps put the important things in perspective and keeps your mind fresh.

How to you refuel/recharge yourself and your most important relationships?

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Please support our local nonprofit pet food pantry, Full Bowls, Inc.; "because no one in our family should go to bed hungry." We don’t have our PayPal up and running yet, but you can always contact us directly to schedule a donation or a drop off.

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Solace Pit Bull Rescue is making a difference- Won’t you please consider opening your home and heart to an animal in need of fostering or a forever home? Congratulations to Kelli & Rob for finding lovely Calypso her new forever home!

Busy day and full schedule for Mom & Dad= lonely Fido…let Paws and Claws Pet Sitting fill the lonely times! Paws and Claws are the ONLY pet sitter we allow in our home- Melissa treats our pets like family!