Thots (Callie)

I agree Callie.  Many folks really don't realize what a lifesaver this area can be.

In my family I've always been the strong one, and the "cheerleader" who could always find something to be thankful for in the worst situation.  So, for me it's a Godsend to have a place to go where I don't HAVE to be strong or positive and just let my guard down and whine when it all gets to be too much for me.

I too make stickies.  I don't always post but by golly I always offer up prayers.  It helps so much and costs so little.

It's very comforting to know that others care.  Just plain care about each other's troubles and worries. 

Just knowing you're not alone lifts you up.

 I'm a strong believer in the power of positive energy. I don't often post on many of the more emotional threads - I often open up a reply window and just sit there with it blank, trying to think of something to say that doesn't sound stupid or trite - but I do think often of all of you forumers and send you all the good thoughts I can muster.

I am so thankful and forever grateful for all the advice I've received here over the years.  Willow has had many issues and everyone from Glenda with nutrition to Anne with training to Callie for health problems has gone above and beyond for me.  I feel like we have friends here and when something new comes up the first thing I usually do is create a post about it to get opinions. 

I'm hoping I'm able to give back at this point at least a little. 

I know Willow has been better for me finding this forum. 

THANKS EVERYONE!!

 

Cita, I find myself doing the same thing.  Yet, even the trite stuff helps a great deal.

I find prayer is an amazing thing, positive reinforcement and true caring and concern is something I have found on this forum.  I turned to you all when Shadow was diagnosed with Lyphomia, just as Willowchow said....all the concern and advise helped me through a very tough time.

In my family I am also the "Cheerleader" or the go to person.   I find my friends and coworkers seem to think the same and although it give me comfort to know I can help, I tend to keep my own problems and concerns to myself so as not to burden my family and friends.  My Mom calls our type the "Peacemakers".  I have found this forum to be a place where I can unload .... to some degree.... my concerns and fears, but mostly where I can go to be uplifted either by stories of your pets, pictures that make me laugh and forget about my own stesses and of course this Spiritual Circle.  When we pull together it can give us a sense of empowerment no matter what the circumstances.   We have been through losses both pet and human, we have been through joys, new homes, new jobs, babies, puppies but most of us have not met in person.   Funny how that doesnt matter when it comes to our true concern for our Idog friends and their families. 

I am thankful for all of you, thankful for this place where I have so many friends.

I read, and read, and read some more, but seem to go days without posting sometimes if I feel like something I had to say has been said. I should be better about that. I also tend to post about things I need help with, but not so much the good things that happen.

I don't pray, per se, but I do feel that good thoughts and good vibes and general support, even without 'advice' can definitely lift someone up and are worth their weight in gold. For example, I was talking to one of my boss's yesterday about Sammy and my friend about her dog who just had surgery... and he basically told us if it was his dog, that his kids would be visiting the dog under the tree in the backyard as he wouldn't be doing the things we are doing to help our dogs. It's obvious that coming here, the attitude is totally different and you can get support you need, whether it's dog related or not.

Thank you, to everyone here that supports everyone else, even if it's just in thought and commiseration! It's definitely appreciated.

 Callie, thanks for posting this.  I think there's a reason why many of us drift in and out of other forums, but tend to stay here.  Even when we disagree, there is something that binds us all, and I think it's the compassion that dog people just seem to have.

Very nice topic to start the day with. Thanks Callie! It's hard to explain to others sometimes how tight of a connection you can make with people you've never actually met before.

 

Cita

I don't often post on many of the more emotional threads - I often open up a reply window and just sit there with it blank, trying to think of something to say that doesn't sound stupid or trite - but I do think often of all of you forumers and send you all the good thoughts I can muster.

 I'm the same way ; I think many of us feel like you do.

 Great idea for a thread callie; I love this forum.