So, I have been out of commission at least when it comes to blogging. I'm in the midst of designing albums, adjusting to the schedule of a kindergarten child, and prepping for the holidays. Plus for some reason (I think it's due to the time change and the allergens in the air), I have been really fatigued and my head feels hazy. From what I hear, I'm not the only one who has been feeling like this lately. So with that I took a break from blogging in hopes to lesson the amount of juggling I've been doing lately.
Today I woke up and realized, my boy Guinness just turned 8 three days ago; what I forgot? I knew last week it was coming up and yet I still forgot! See the HAZE?!
Guinness is my first baby. I got him at time in my life when I couldn't see much of a future for me. I had just got married and shortly after my wedding my body seemed to fail.
If you know me, you know I have Rheumatoid Arthritis & Fibromyalgia; both are debilitating diseases that attack my immune system causing pain and deformities of my joints. I have had this for most of my life and lived normally, but in 2002 after my wedding it all came at me in full force and I quickly became crippled. I couldn't walk; I couldn't button my clothes; my skin hurt so much I couldn't sleep with a blanket; my left hand turned in 90 degrees within 3 months as I watched and felt the bones twisting and deforming.
All of this was so difficult when it came to my state of mind and I quickly became severely depressed.
Shortly after I had surgery to repair my deformed hand and wrist, I watched a program about dogs healing. It was about a lady who had fibromyalgia and the mere heat of a loved companion (her dog) helped heal or at least deal with her pain.
So Donovan & I went on a hunt through
Petfinder.com and found "Gomez". He was an 8 week old chihuahua.
We went to the Long Beach Farmer's Market and saw all the adorable pups from Heart & Hounds. "Gomez" was so cute and small. He had just overcome a case of mange, flawed like me but happy and lovable!
We took him home, named him Guinness Gomez and he became my first baby!
With Guinness and his soon after brother "Bassee", I was on the road to having a life again. I was forced to get out of bed despite the excruciating pain to take them for walks; it got my joints moving. With their unconditional love they helped me out of a depression.
Dogs are truly amazing and I have to give thanks to mine for giving me my life back!
Through love, support and family I have been able to live my life again. I still face challenges and have surgeries yearly but my life is productive & full of love from my boys, my husband, my daughter and the rest of family & friends.
With this blessing I am now able to pursue my passions.
I have accomplished more in my life than I could ever imagine and I owe it to my loved ones~ especially Guinness for getting me out of bed to walk another day!
I love you Guinness~ Happy Birthday!
... and Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
