Some days are particularly hard.
Sometimes there is a definite reason for it, but other times emotions just run high, and the tears flow freely.
A very dear friend of mine, while drying my tears with a much needed hug, told me:
"Tear ducts are connected to the heart, and when your heart bleeds for these dogs, so do your eyes, that's all."
Perfectly said, Jim. And thanks for the bear hug.
I want to say thank you to all of my wonderful friends and family who stand behind me and encourage me with their love and their hugs. I couldn't do this without the support of so many dear friends.
Artwork in header was drawn for me
by my very dear friend,
Dan Campbell.
by my very dear friend,
Dan Campbell.
Why did I name it "The Starfish Journal" ?
Fostering a Rescue Dog
Quoted from M. Shirley Chong
"Like any foster parent, you have a special task ahead of you. You have to guide, teach, help and love this refugee, without becoming this dog's one-and-only person.
You have to be ready to spend time and energy and love on this dog, and yet be able to give it up when the right family comes along.
If everything works out right, someday not too far in the future, there'll be a lump in your throat and tears in your eyes as you watch your foster dog eagerly leave your home and loving care for a new life with a new family."
And it is SO worth it.
"Like any foster parent, you have a special task ahead of you. You have to guide, teach, help and love this refugee, without becoming this dog's one-and-only person.
You have to be ready to spend time and energy and love on this dog, and yet be able to give it up when the right family comes along.
If everything works out right, someday not too far in the future, there'll be a lump in your throat and tears in your eyes as you watch your foster dog eagerly leave your home and loving care for a new life with a new family."
And it is SO worth it.
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