Life Changing Moments

A while back I was in a pretty serious depression.  I was overwhelmed, overworked and medicated.  It was not good.  Then tragedy struck our little community, another hit closer to home and yet another shocked our entire nation.  I wasn't dealing with it well, but most of that was on the inside.  I had a bit of a freak out.  I needed something life affirming so I came home with this:

Baby Vader

A 7 week old, pitbull/something curly and really smelly mutt.  This dog, this silly, scardey cat, nutty fur-ball did more for me and my state of mind than any medication could.  I adore this dog.  I love, love, love my Duncan dog, a 13 year old lab mix.  But, this puppy is my bestie.  He is MY dog.

Vader after slip and slide fun

In  the months since he has arrived, things have not been perfect.  I still have issues with depression, but I am not on medication.  He brought me out of a serious funk.  He makes me move, he makes me get out of my head, much like my kids do.

I have noticed that since I got Annabeth and Percy I spend MUCH less time plopped on my couch.  Yes, I know that it has only been two days and it's not winter yet.  But, perhaps this is one of those moments that changes everything.  I got goats b/c I needed something to anchor me here that was all mine.  If I have to live on this farm then I need something to look forward to, something I control and either thrive or fail at.  But I found  that as I researched more I found myself again.  So in addition to my goats and other such antics, I will be posting about my weight loss goals and healthier eating adventures.  Maybe these creatures all around me will spur me to be a better, healthier person.