We received a lot of snow today, and Sally was sooo cute romping through it. She loves it! She bounds and pounces as if she was a cat or a fox. Must be the beagle and sheltie in her, because I just can't picture a pug doing that. (^_~)
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Showing posts with label animal. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Snow Dog
We received a lot of snow today, and Sally was sooo cute romping through it. She loves it! She bounds and pounces as if she was a cat or a fox. Must be the beagle and sheltie in her, because I just can't picture a pug doing that. (^_~)
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Tea Tree Oil and Kitties Don't Mix
This past Wednesday, we had a scare after I'd attempted to remove a tick from my daughter's kitty, Leslie, using tea tree oil. Little did I know that tea tree oil is extremely toxic to cats and can even lead to death. (Tea Tree Oil Toxicity) After examining the tick and bite, my daughter did some research online and gave Leslie some raw food mixed with charcoal. I posted a plea for prayer on Facebook, as well as asking for prayer during our evening Bible study/prayer meeting, and we just continued to watch her and keep her hydrated.
Later in the evening, she began to act just a bit differently... a little quiet, but she still seemed okay. My daughter took her up to bed as she usually does, and the next morning, I waited anxiously for them both to come downstairs. Not only did Leslie seem to be herself again, but she even invited my daughter to play a game of hide-n-seek! Yay! Thank you, Lord!
Texture by David Gunter
Later in the evening, she began to act just a bit differently... a little quiet, but she still seemed okay. My daughter took her up to bed as she usually does, and the next morning, I waited anxiously for them both to come downstairs. Not only did Leslie seem to be herself again, but she even invited my daughter to play a game of hide-n-seek! Yay! Thank you, Lord!
Texture by David Gunter
Friday, June 25, 2010
Keeping a Distance
'Leslie' looks on wistfully from a distance, longing to join in the fun. My daughter adopted a puppy last week... a Sheltie Beagle Pug mix. Although her kitty, Leslie, is beginning to venture closer, she still hisses to warn 'Sally' to keep her distance.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Senior Portrait: Hannah 2010
I did this photo shoot last month with Hannah, a friend and daughter of a friend. It was my first real experience doing a session at midday with cloudless bright sunlight and working with animals. I am grateful for the opportunity. Thank you, Hannah!
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| Taken in an old church that is currently in the process of restoration. |
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Part of the Family
“For the body is not one member, but many... And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.” --1 Corinthians 12:14, 21
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
My Friend Mya
“A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.” --Proverbs 12:10
Have you ever noticed that look of love and trust in the eyes of a horse or a dog when its owner approaches? You’ll usually also see it nuzzle its owner as it tries to get as close as possible to him or her.
I was pondering the second half of Proverbs 12:10, “... but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel”. How can that be? How can compassion or tender mercies be cruel? They are cruel when they are inconsistent and mixed with indifference and callousness, because the recipient doesn’t know what to expect. Instead of love, trust, and nuzzles, you’ll find apprehension and distance. I'd rather have nuzzles, wouldn't you?
I was pondering the second half of Proverbs 12:10, “... but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel”. How can that be? How can compassion or tender mercies be cruel? They are cruel when they are inconsistent and mixed with indifference and callousness, because the recipient doesn’t know what to expect. Instead of love, trust, and nuzzles, you’ll find apprehension and distance. I'd rather have nuzzles, wouldn't you?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Cow Brain & Pregnancy
My teenage daughter had been experiencing unusual fatigue, along with some dizziness and nausea, so like any good mother would, I took her to the doctor. Although my daughter assured her she wasn’t pregnant, the doctor had her pee in a cup and tested her for pregnancy without her knowledge. I found out about it later when I saw the itemized bill. I called the doctor’s office expressing my displeasure and politely refused to pay that portion of the bill. A blood test was also done and revealed nothing out of the ordinary.
After doing some research online, trying a few things at home and not really being able to pinpoint the problem, we visited the doctor again a couple of months later. The nurse asked a series of questions suggested by her laptop, and the findings were still inconclusive. The doctor came in and asked more questions, and because my daughter mentioned some ‘burning’ in her stomach, the doctor prescribed an antacid and recommended a few therapists. Have you ever been told, “It’s all in your head”?
Not satisfied with the diagnosis of teenage girl angst, I called a naturopathic doctor upon the recommendation of my sister-in-law. He asked several questions and seemed a bit puzzled but undaunted. He gave her a vitamin B shot and a few general suggestions, and we made an appointment to see him again in a week.
When we went back to see him, it was obvious he had done some research. He wanted to test a theory, so he had her lie on the exam table, checked her blood pressure and pulse, had her stand up, and did the same. Hmmm... it appeared she was experiencing some form of orthostatic hypotension... or in layman’s terms, ‘standing low blood pressure’. You know when you stand up really quickly from a reclined position and you feel momentarily dizzy? Well, it’s like that, except her blood pressure and pulse did not recover as quickly as it should have. He suggested she increase her salt intake. Now, how many doctors do you know would suggest you eat more salt? He also suggested we have her blood tested for food allergies and then follow a month long prescribed diet according to the findings of the test.
She followed the diet, and while she did feel a little better, she still didn’t feel quite right, so we went back to the doctor again. This time he suggested we do an adrenal test that is more accurate than the blood test. She had to fill four small vials with saliva at different times throughout the day. The results revealed lower than normal cortisol levels, so he prescribed an adrenal support supplement. On the way home, my daughter looked at the ingredients, because she checks ingredients more now after having done the food allergy diet. Anyway, she slowly read, “Adrenal whole bovine”.
“Bovine?” I queried. “That’s cow!”
“What? Cow? Are you sure?” she skeptically asked. She sounded out the next ingredient, “Adrenal cortex bovine."
“Cortex?” I laughed. “That’s brain! Cow brain!”
“You’re joking with me, right?” she asked.
“No, I’m serious,” I replied as I continued to laugh.
There were other ingredients as well, but she didn’t hesitate to do a Google search when we returned home and found, indeed, that I was right... well, sort of.
A couple of mornings later, I read an article in the magazine Above Rubies, and I proceeded to tell my daughter about it. The article contained scientific evidences that support the physical side of the Bible verse in 1 Timothy 2:15 which says, “Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.” The part that caught my eye was for the section subtitled “Adrenal Fatigue”.
“Yeah,” I continued, “The article went on to say that a woman, who had experienced panic attacks due to adrenal burn out, was afraid to get pregnant until she read that pregnancy actually helps heal adrenals.”
When my 18-year-old daughter reacted with a look of puzzled disbelief, I laughed and continued, “Not that I’m suggesting you get pregnant. I just found it interesting.”
Anyway, she's been feeling even better since taking the adrenal support supplement. So, if you’ve been feeling unusually tired, weak, dizzy, nauseous, or having random feelings of anxiety for no apparent reason, don’t believe the doctor who suggests it’s all in your head.
After doing some research online, trying a few things at home and not really being able to pinpoint the problem, we visited the doctor again a couple of months later. The nurse asked a series of questions suggested by her laptop, and the findings were still inconclusive. The doctor came in and asked more questions, and because my daughter mentioned some ‘burning’ in her stomach, the doctor prescribed an antacid and recommended a few therapists. Have you ever been told, “It’s all in your head”?
Not satisfied with the diagnosis of teenage girl angst, I called a naturopathic doctor upon the recommendation of my sister-in-law. He asked several questions and seemed a bit puzzled but undaunted. He gave her a vitamin B shot and a few general suggestions, and we made an appointment to see him again in a week.
When we went back to see him, it was obvious he had done some research. He wanted to test a theory, so he had her lie on the exam table, checked her blood pressure and pulse, had her stand up, and did the same. Hmmm... it appeared she was experiencing some form of orthostatic hypotension... or in layman’s terms, ‘standing low blood pressure’. You know when you stand up really quickly from a reclined position and you feel momentarily dizzy? Well, it’s like that, except her blood pressure and pulse did not recover as quickly as it should have. He suggested she increase her salt intake. Now, how many doctors do you know would suggest you eat more salt? He also suggested we have her blood tested for food allergies and then follow a month long prescribed diet according to the findings of the test.
She followed the diet, and while she did feel a little better, she still didn’t feel quite right, so we went back to the doctor again. This time he suggested we do an adrenal test that is more accurate than the blood test. She had to fill four small vials with saliva at different times throughout the day. The results revealed lower than normal cortisol levels, so he prescribed an adrenal support supplement. On the way home, my daughter looked at the ingredients, because she checks ingredients more now after having done the food allergy diet. Anyway, she slowly read, “Adrenal whole bovine”.
“Bovine?” I queried. “That’s cow!”
“What? Cow? Are you sure?” she skeptically asked. She sounded out the next ingredient, “Adrenal cortex bovine."
“Cortex?” I laughed. “That’s brain! Cow brain!”
“You’re joking with me, right?” she asked.
“No, I’m serious,” I replied as I continued to laugh.
There were other ingredients as well, but she didn’t hesitate to do a Google search when we returned home and found, indeed, that I was right... well, sort of.
A couple of mornings later, I read an article in the magazine Above Rubies, and I proceeded to tell my daughter about it. The article contained scientific evidences that support the physical side of the Bible verse in 1 Timothy 2:15 which says, “Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.” The part that caught my eye was for the section subtitled “Adrenal Fatigue”.
“Yeah,” I continued, “The article went on to say that a woman, who had experienced panic attacks due to adrenal burn out, was afraid to get pregnant until she read that pregnancy actually helps heal adrenals.”
When my 18-year-old daughter reacted with a look of puzzled disbelief, I laughed and continued, “Not that I’m suggesting you get pregnant. I just found it interesting.”
Anyway, she's been feeling even better since taking the adrenal support supplement. So, if you’ve been feeling unusually tired, weak, dizzy, nauseous, or having random feelings of anxiety for no apparent reason, don’t believe the doctor who suggests it’s all in your head.
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