Along with the record making heat we had this week, another one which some of you know about (thank-you Facebook) is that I had a milestone birthday, I turned 50 on Friday. I've thought a lot about that this week. I know that I’ve made plenty of mistakes and I know that I can be demanding and short when I am passionate about something. I really do try to have patience for life's little nonsense's and I have to admit that I have problems tolerating people who are unkind and pretentious. I hope that I am a good person with a good heart and I'm fair minded. I hope I have somewhere, somehow made some small difference to others through my work with the rescue and other things I've been involved in. I have good people in my life that I cherish dearly. But what I truly hope that I have accomplished in my 50 years on the planet, more than anything else, is to be a good partner, a good friend, a good sister, and at my core, 'I hope I am the kind of person the dogs think I am.' Enjoy your Sunday!!
~The Chub Brothers, Toby (left) and Bubba~ |
Congratulations !!! 50 years !! you ar on the half...hahahhh!!...enjoy your sunday...give all your sweet dogs a hug from me....xxx...
ReplyDeleteHappy 50th birthday!!! I love the quote....:)
ReplyDeleteThe chub brothers are looking less chubby!
have a great day!!
xoxo
Belated Birthday wishes to you!! Welcome to the half century club which I joined last year, yes - I strive to be the kind of person my dogs think I am too :-) You are obviously very kind hearted and an animal lover which is always the sign of a nice person in my books, Di xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, while we were waiting in the Michigan State University oncology center as our dogs had chemo, I met a woman who was a bit older than I. I'd say she was 60. (She was a Golden rescuer, by the way. :-) )
She said that as she got older, more and more stuff just rolled off her back.
I thought that must be peaceful, and told her so.
For me, though, it seems that I only have so much lifetime patience for each issue. Once it's used up, it's gone, and that's that. Annoying things I have experienced too many times are in the "I've got no patience left for this, so don't even GO there with me!"
I'm sure the roll-off-the-back way is much more comfortable....
But I don't think all of us are built like that.
First, May I wish you the Happiest of Birthday's Kim.
ReplyDeleteSecond, it seems at one point in our lives we always ponder the fact, "What have I accomplished in my life" question...May I say that reading your blog for awhile now, you have 'NO' problem about what the Dogs think. You are a truly amazing Lady fostering and caring for our four-legged creatures...I'm sure if they could express their feelings by talking they'd let you know. (But we know they express their Love with their eyes and loving nature)
I commend you on your 'Good Heart' and I for one would would have NO problem believing your a 'Good Friend', 'Sister' and 'Partner' along with all your other wonderful traits!!!
Again 'Happy Birthday'...
Always
~Marilyn
Kim,
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday wishes!!!
I think as we age we all tend to be less tolerated of stuff we don't care for. We have actually earned the right.
I think you are a wonderful person and I know the dogs think so also.
I hope you had a real special day with lots of delicious Birthday cake.
Happy Sunday to you and Carl.
Wishing you a very Happy '0' Birthday! Your actions speak volumes for the kind of person you are, and your kind heart has made a difference so many times.
ReplyDeleteDogs are great judges of character and their happy faces say it all.
Now go and EAT CAKE!
x
well, happy 50th, my dear, and an even better 51st year to you...
ReplyDeletei have no doubt that your heart is good, your friendship strong, your intentions pure. :)
Vse najbolšje za rojstni dan (all the best on your birthday in Slovene)! I hit 40 less than 2 weeks ago and I had the same questions as you did. From what I've read on this blog, I can say you most certainly are the kind of person your dogs think you are. To many happy returns!
ReplyDelete50 isn't so bad!
ReplyDeleteI've been there for almost two years now ;-)
We hope it has been a GReat weekend of celebration and khuddles!
I have found that you can't please everyone all the time. As long as we can tell ourselves honestly that we are trying our best, then that is good.
ReplyDeleteFrom here Kim you have accomplished this ten-fold!
I loved being 50! Enjoy it!
Jim
Congrats! Being a member of this club myself, I find that I have more patience for some things and less patience for others. I would like to think it's the important things that I have gotten better at and that I've gotten better at letting the others go.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Kim. You can be sure that you are number one on the lists of all those puppies!
ReplyDeleteHappy 50th Birthday, Kim!!! And I have to agree with Joanna's comment. I am sure you are a great person & the dogs adore you for that! Have a wonderful birthday, eat plenty of cake & just have a great time with your loved ones!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Kim! As I have said before, this world is a better place because you're in it. Thank you for all you do - and have a truly wonderful next 50 years! Hugs from all of us at Mucky Boots.
ReplyDeleteYou do know, that 50 is the new 40, right?
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY...a great milestone indeed. I am much like you I think, and thats just ok. Come find me on FB! (Juile Harward);D
ReplyDeleteNice birthday thought Kim. Proper reflection at our age!! Most importantly, I am thrilled to see the best picture ever of my very special Chub Brothers. They look great. Thanks for that and everything else you do. Here's wishing you happiness, health and cake whenever you need it.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! One of the best things about having the love of some good dogs - they don't care one whit about how old we are! Thank dogness! Hope you had a great one!
ReplyDeleteThe Road Dogs' Mom
Happy Happy Birthday Kim!!! I hope you have a terrific day and get to spend it doing whatever you want.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think animals know the 'real deal' when they see it ~ so that's how special you are friend!!!
Have a good one!
xo Catherine
Happy Birthday Kim,
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful person and we are happy to call you our friend.
Sheila & Bob
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Kim! :0)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday you 'ol fart!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of kisses and waggy tails to you! Have a wonderful birthday.
Woof,
Homer
Happy Birthday. My dogs think every birthday is a chance for them to party.
ReplyDeleteBlogger doesn't want me to comment today, but we all think you are the person your dogs think you are.
Sue and the Portie Pack
Belated Happy cake and candle day !!
ReplyDeleteWow....your half a hundred :)
I'm with the dogs on this one, you are indeed a very special person, with a huge heart.
Hugs,
~Jo
A belated Happy Birthday! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Kim! 50 is a big one and you certainly seem to be taking it with the right frame of mind :o) Some people get depressed about birthdays, but I have lost a few people around me who I know would have given anything in the world for one more year so I am committed to making every birthday a blessing. Remind me I said this when I turn thirty in a year and a half ;o)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Kim!
ReplyDeleteYour dogs know what kind of person you really are, so never fear, you are all those good things you aspire to be. That's for sure! Have a wonderful, enjoyable day!
Congratulations . As I've just finished saying to a twenty year old cost centre : " Live an honourable life. Then when you get older and think back , you'll be able to enjoy it a second time " . There's a lot of Goldens and a lot of folks who'll be wishing you a very happy day .
ReplyDeleteYes Kim, I'm sure you are the kind of person your dogs think u are:0)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful day...
Wishing u a happy, peaceful n fruitful year ahead.
I am so glad i got to come and visit you today:0)
I came back to tell you that i JUST LOVE those summer garden pictures! So full of life and colours...
ReplyDeleteSo very glad to hear Hamlet's infection is treatable. Hope Augmentin works.
And Hey! I tried to find u on facebook but couldn't. Could we be friends there? I log in as 'Geetalima Dutta'
Happy Birthday Kim!!! Like Momma likes to tell me- It's not how old you are but how old you feel!
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Droopy and the cheesehounds
Happy HAPPY Birthday!!! {Lovin the Chub Brothers photos}.
ReplyDeleteStaci
Happy Birthday, Kim. I've only known you for a short time, but you are one of the most caring and special people I know. I will never forget what you did for Sam, the dog whose owner was too old to take care of him in his final days. That was such a sad story made better only through your caring. The photos of the two of them that last day, I will never forget. Then there is Hamlet and all the rest. Who in the world makes up their mind to care for senior dogs like you do. It is wonderful. And that brings with it goodness in the rest of your life as well. Check my blog tomorrow, I will have something for you there, not a gift, just some words.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy B'day Kim...
ReplyDeleteThe "Golden" years are the best my friend, but then, you already know that, huh? :)
Hugs and belly rubs,
~K
belated greetings
ReplyDeleteI cant belive it ...you look soo young!
x
when I am 50 I am going to get soooo pissed ( in the UK pissed means drunk and and NOT angry)
xxx
I hope you had a Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!! You forgot to think about how many dogs you've made such a huge impact on, helping them find love in this world.
ReplyDeleteFifty is GOLDEN. Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday Kim!!!! Wow, 50 yrs young-you are just a babe-I'm heading towards 60. You have made such a positive impact not only for your pups but the world in general. I am blessed to know you. I, like you, get fed up with "high school nonsense" and try to stay away from the gossip that can still permeate adult women.
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs & lots of love your way.
Noreen
Not getting older... Getting better.
ReplyDeleteAt least that's what I keep telling myself. Happy 50th Kim.
Mom is travelling again this week, so in case she misses it, Happy (early) Birthday!
ReplyDeleteSam
Happy Birthday Kim
ReplyDeleteYou have made a big difference in this world.. all those things you stirved for,,, I would say yes, you achieved all of them.
And all the dogs think you are wonderous,,
Knowing you has blessed us,
love
tweedles
HAPPY BIRTHDAY good blogger buddy!
ReplyDeleteYou are indeed a good person with a good heart. And you have made a HUGE difference through your rescue work.
I wish you a happy birthday & many,many more.
ReplyDeleteI believe you have done what God has had you do,& have done it well.That`s all we can ever hope for.So nice to have a blogger friend like you,phyllis
Happy Birthday, Kim. You have left your prints on this earth with the love you have shared.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Happy Happy Birthday! 50 is the new 30. :)
ReplyDeleteWoof! Woof! Happy 50th ... Truly a Golden Milestone. Don't doubt yourself for all the wonderful thoughtful things you've done. 50 is great age ... Hope you got lots of Golden Kisses from the Gang + Charlie. Lots of Golden LOVE n Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteLive, Love and Laugh. Not in any particular order. Happy Birthday Kim!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, youngster! I'm quite confident you're the person your dogs think you are!!
ReplyDelete- Anne
Happy Birthday, Kim! I hope you had a great day and enjoyed it very much. I love the photo of the dogs. They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! I'm older than you by almost a month! I hope you have many more wonderful birthdays.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!!!! A little late... but hope you had a great day!
ReplyDelete50!...so long ago I can't remember...I breezed through and then 3 months after the day, Jim sprung a surprise birthday party on me...aaargh! Managed to get through it and I'm still here smiling. Your dogs know you and besides just look at them...the little couchie couchie coos...Happy 50th to you!
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Boondocks and Kudzu
Awww Kim, welcome to the fifty club! You are an outstanding member of such an exclusive group of people; so glad you could join us :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHuge happy birthday wishes! Momma says that her absolutely best birthday was her fiftieth! Truly! She had just the best year and accomplished so much - 50 is wonnerful!!! We wishes you the best 50th year ever and send kudos to you for being such a godsend to our sisteren and brethren doggehs!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs xoxoxo
Sammie, Ava and Oz
Huge happy birthday wishes! Momma says that her absolutely best birthday was her fiftieth! Truly! She had just the best year and accomplished so much - 50 is wonnerful!!! We wishes you the best 50th year ever and send kudos to you for being such a godsend to our sisteren and brethren doggehs!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs xoxoxo
Sammie, Ava and Oz
From someone who turned 50 last year, it's a wonderful time of life. Happy Birthday Kim and big hugs to you. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated 50th! May you have many more blessings, on top of that coveted AARP free membership! ;)
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday Kim ....I catch up in two years !
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