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Shanny2007 
I had to put that word all in caps because today they have to be in overload or something! Here is the story. My hubby and I went out for a late lunch today at a cute little neighborhood cafe near us. You know the kind with homeade pies, good ol fashioned food and way too big of portions! It was delicious.. I had breakfast for lumch which I always enjoy. As we were driving back to our house I glanced over at an intersection and there was a man there holding up a sign and had a dog with him...
I am going to intercept the story here to say that even before I was pregnant I have always been an emotional person, I am the type that cries at TV commercials, etc. I have especially always had a soft spot for animals.
Ok.. back to the story. So I can't get this guy out of my head.. I asked my husband if he saw him, but he did not. So after stopping at Sonic for a tasty limeaide we head home and I was planning on going into work. The whole drive I am on the verge of tears, the whole scene just bothered me. So.. when we got home I left again to come to work, but instead I went to the store and bought dog food, bones, water and some canned food. I went back and gave it to the guy along with some money. I pray he uses it for good. So after that happened I just start bawling.. not just crying.. uncontrollable sobbing where I can't even talk. I tried to call my husband to tell him but I couldn't even get words out.. he was like what the hell happened. It took me like 30 minutes to calm down.
I don't know if I have a point to my story, I think it is probably just cleansing to get it all out.... Times are just hard enough right now and I am lucky.. even with the bad economy I could still afford to do an IVF, I have a job, we have a nice house and quite honestly I don't want for much. I guess I just need to do more...I want to make a differnece.. going through life just accumulating things really doesn't mean anything. It is who you make a difference for.. that is what matters. If there is anything I want to teach my child that is at the top of the list.
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I love your dog stories (have you seen the commercial for the ASPCA w/Sarah MacLachlin? I have to turn it off or I cry). Let it be the hormones or the fact that you care - you are so sweet to help take care of that dog. You do a lot for a lot of people here! Hugs.
laraM
Well said! Stuff & things are all fine & good - but it is our interaction with people that will leave a lasting impression on us & others.
It is a GREAT thing to have compassion for other people. Well done on the dog food & stuff!
:)
Z1977
Shannon, you are making a difference every day in so many ways. I feel the same way about animals of all sorts. I cringe when I see something in the street in fear that it is a dead animal and cry when I do see an animal who lost their life to a car (like the squirrel I saw today :-(
I am sure the hormones are adding to it but it is mostly because of the wonderful human being that you are. I am glad you went back and gave him some dog food (and the money). Sometimes I wonder if part of the reason we feel the way we do about animals is similar to a child. They can not always care for themselves and unfortunately often suffer having no control over it.
Okay, now I am rambling... :-)
It was a wonderful thing you did and I know the world is a better place because people like you are in it! {{{HUG}}}
Lioness816
This journal made me cry! Oh Shannon I am totally with you in everything you said. You made a difference today dear friend. How wonderful of you to do that. Hormones or not, you are a special person and your baby is very lucky to have a mommy like you.
JeanieMarie
You totally did a good deed! Very sweet, your journal entry made me cry!
YvonneKB
There needs to be more people like you out there!! I feel the same way as you.. I cry over everything .. seeing an animal or human suffering is the worst! You should be proud of yourself as are all of us!!!
bremon
Shannon, our world would be a better place if there were more people like you out there! I have a complete soft spot for animals as well and I commend you for being so considerate to that man and his dog. That commercial that Lara was talking about, the one for the ASPCA with the Sarah McLachlan song...I have to turn the channel when it comes on or else I am sobbing. The first time I saw the commercial I logged online five minutes later, gave a generous donation to the ASPCA and almost adopted another dog the next day. You are such a wonderful person and your little one will be proud to call you his/her Mommy! Love ya!
bcgradgirl
You did a great thing and if we all took a page out of your book we coulod each make a difference, it's as simple as making someone smile. :)
So thank you for reminding me the greatest gift you can give is of youself. I am going to do something nice for someone this week that needs it. Big hugs to you hon!!
SueCQ
What an amazing person you are - you have inspired all of us here.
Rachm
sometimes you don't realize you've touched someone's life until they tell you! You are an inspiration
browngurl30
Wow...well said!
Julesx
I do appreciate other animal lovers!! I know exactly what you mean about the crying. Sometimes it is just ridiculous, but you can't help it. Today I registered for baby stuff and I was tearing up picking out bibs,onesies and bottles...I don't know if it is because it took us so long to get here that we are just so thankful and feel we have to A) Share it with everyone or B) Cry about it...too funny!
brcafree