Category Archives: Beauty

More grace for the less experienced please

I so love Golden Retrievers in case it was not obviously already. Even though I don’t show my dog, it is interesting to watch other Goldens in the ring. I subscribe to Golden Retriever News and I love the ads in … Continue reading

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Who can stand against?

If God is for us, who dare be against us! God answered my prayers based on my last post, but not in the way that I thought he would. As I was driven to my knees, God spoke to me … Continue reading

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I define thriving differently than most of society

I cannot imagine a thriving life in which people are unhappy. There are so many rigid regimented beliefs out there, that are throwing the wrench into the way God meant for us to thrive. Yes, God is perfect. He is … Continue reading

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Making an Impact that Matters

I long so much to offer to others help that they really need. Meeting needs, comforting the hurting, soothing the troubled, helping others find strength. In other words, I long to be an instrument of God’s healing, (with Mercy at … Continue reading

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Beginners and Comfort Dogs are to be welcomed as part of the Golden Retriever Enthusiast community.

I consider myself a Golden Retriever enthusiast. Over the years I have learned so much about them. I loe Golden Retrievers dearly. Mercy is in fact my first Golden Retriever. True, I do lack experience with her. My goal is … Continue reading

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A Golden will drop everything to spend time with you

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[pinterest] I have suffered from broken promises since I was a little girl. Nothing hurts more than someone getting your hopes up only to back out at the last minute. It is hard to trust people when they don’t say … Continue reading

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I am not where I belong

I have learned a lot over the past 20 years. Computers are cool to a certian extent. I have both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s of IT. 11 years ago, I would proudly tell people that I was an IT professional. … Continue reading

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Still moving forward despite setbacks

Despite sacrificing and taking time off from work and practicing hard with Mercy, we did not pass the Canine Good Citizen yesterday, which is a vital stepping stone if Mercy is to become a therapy dog. I am never giving … Continue reading

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Why I named my Golden Retriever Mercy

I discussed in my very first post how Mercy got her name. One thing I had mentioned was that I had been given the spiritual gift of Mercy. I had hardly received grace or mercy from other people when I … Continue reading

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Golden Retrievers Provide Emotional Support

Golden Retrievers provide emotional support to people with disabilities and mental illness. People with mental illness often have a lack of connections and support as well as a lack of social skills are often alone and suffering silently. I am … Continue reading

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