if its broke, how many times do you try to fix it?

In relationships/life how many times do you try to fix something? You always hope that the outcome will somehow be different, better than it was before. In your minds eye, you hold onto a picture of how things could be, if only this, or if only that. You hold on not because of the reality, but because of that picture of how you hope and dream things will be. But, the reality has never even been close to what you wanted or dreamt of. Sometimes you have to put away your hopeless romantic, and let the realist take over. The realist will keep you from suffering endlessly for a dream, a hope that will never come true. The realist will let you see that some times walking away is truly the best option.

My Prayer (Disclaimer: Religious Post)

God, give me the strenght to accept the things I can not change. Help me to understand and forgive those who have hurt me. Help me to let go and release the pain that binds me. Lead me to the new doors you have opened for me, allow me to see the new possiblities life has to offer. Give me strenght, courage and wisdom to deal with all the hurdles that come my way. That is my prayer Lord, heavenly Father. Amen.

Babie Post...again

So I finally decided to stop putting off Babie's oral surgery. I'd been putting it off for two years. I'd say, ok with my tax money, or with my bonus I'll do the surgery, and two years later, I still hadn't done it. This year, I was consumed with guilt when the doctor brought it up during Babie's rabies vaccine visit, so much so that I finally agreed to get it done. The estimate was now up to a whopping $625-700. That was in addition to the $209 I paid for the examination, rabies shot, 6-months of heart worm meds, and blood work. Babie's surgery was yesterday and luckily it went really well. And, to my wallet's relief it was only $450. I guess her teeth were in better shape then they had expected. I did get a little added bonus too. She came home last night with a bandaged right paw (where the IV had been). I was told not to remove the bandage until I got home. To my surprise, when I did remove the bandage, they had completely shaved the entire paw, all around, front to back. Was that really necessary? And, why didn't they tell me? I know! Probably because they suspected I was vain, which they are completely right, I am vain. I like my puppy looking gorgeous with a beautiful shiny black and brown coat (and anyone who has seen Babie will agree she has one heck of a coat). But anyway, the important thing is the procedure is done, her teeth are pearly white (really white - I was able to peek in there just a bit - though she's reluctant to have anything near her mouth so the weekly cleanings should be a joy) and she is back to acting like her bubbly little self (minus fur on one paw). Pics to follow...