I went to story time at the library today with my one year old son. While I thought maybe Charlie and I MIGHT make friends there today I'm afraid I was THAT mom. While trying to get my son and I ready I found out story time was starting earlier than I had thought. So I just threw on the clothes from the dryer that had not dried yet, really they were there first pants and shirt … [Read more...]
When Rescue Became My Family
When I first started volunteering for Community Service hours as a college student, I never could have possibly imagined the impact that the rescue community would have on me. One of these things that I never expected was that rescue became my family. In my case, this happened quite literally, as I married my husband as a result of a blind date set up by Laura! I simply cannot … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Sunshine {Kalea’s Introduction Post}
So I have been contemplating what would be my first CVRR post. I know there will be many more, but there's only one first post and first impression. I truly love both my job and volunteer job. My full time job is an elementary school counselor. I LOVE the kids I work with, there are fun days and challenging days but no day is the same and each day I am making an impact on their … [Read more...]
Matchmaker Laura
Once upon a time there was a foster dog coordinator... We will call her Laura... Just for fun. She had two single, good natured animal lovers that fostered dogs for her. They didn't know each other well... Just occasionally bumped elbows at adoption events. But Laura noticed Robbie's gaze linger a little on Joy, and her cheeks blush a little when she mentioned Robbie.... So … [Read more...]
Who Are We? {meet Laura}
Who are we? There are some events in our lives so monumental that they are destined to change us at the core. For better or worse is the only unknown variable. To harden your heart or make it more open and vulnerable... To allow that change to be a lesson in endurance or an excuse to sit down and cry. It's said that the same water that hardens the egg, softens the … [Read more...]
