I cannot imagine my life without my babies. After a spinal cord injury 2004 that left both feet paralyzed, severe pain and a scar from my shoulders to my lower back, it was devastating. I was alone during the day, completely depressed and hardly got out of bed. My life was completely different and I felt so alone. Even with a wonderful husband and understanding children I still spent all day with despair and depression. My entire life I was a very competitive person, my husband and I played golf, tennis, bowling and co-ed softball. Then after the accident everything changed. I have an implant in my back for pain and braces on both legs. While talking with a therapist she suggested I find a way to get an outlet for that competitive nature I had. Find a hobby or activity to fulfill that desire and give me a reason to get my butt out of that bed everyday. So incomes the Yorkies.
I cannot put into words the joy I find with the love from my babies. It gives me a reason to get out of bed. The competitive drive I have is fulfilled by working their coats and taking them to shows and seeing them strut in the ring. My life is full again and I have found such joy again. Showing my Yorkies myself is still difficult at times due to pain and walking difficulties but it is worth it. I may never ever win a ribbon or finish a dog but the joy it has brought to my life is worth every single minute. I know others feel very passionate about their dogs also. The wonderful work of therapy dogs and dogs thats assist the disabled is priceless. Why would PETA want to take that from someone. I know there are people out there who are cruel and inhumane to animals, that is very real. Why not target them? Simply put "My Yorkies bring joy and a since of purpose" Nobody will ever take that from me........EVER! |