Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy (Post 3363075) All of us need more compassion and not just to Yorkies. Show compassion to everyone. Please don't use this thread as your rant thread.... It is also a reminder of what Not to be....so don't go there. Live with a happy heart! :)

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 3363072) :thumbup: Exactly - those who pontificate should first talk into the mirror!!!

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 3363091) It is a time to let go of the anger and start fresh. Carrying it around with you is not going to change a thing. Let it go, take a deep breath and put a smile on your face. :) sing a happy song, You can't be angry when you are smiling and singing. It's impossible. There see now don't you feel better. :D

Originally Posted by zoedo (Post 3172434) Ann...this is a great post. There is absolutely no reason for someone to shoot another down just because they don't agree...whether it's the technique used...the pups age...or anything else for that matter. Many of us are new yorkie owners and only come on here to gain insight and get advice from 'seasoned' yorkie owners...but it's sad to say that some have been treated wrongly and have given up the message boards to go it alone because they were bashed for one thing or another. If I weren't intent on training Zoe right I would have left this board already. I am thankful there are people like you who still have compassion....My dictionary says it's a "strong desire to alleviate the suffering"...not the desire to add to it. Now that I've said my piece "I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER!! Hope you have a good day!!

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 3363098) Yes, I do :). I love this :)! Deep breaths do wonders, letting go is powerful, singing to music can change a very bad day to the best of days.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 3363098) Yes, I do :). I love this :)! Deep breaths do wonders, letting go is powerful, singing to music can change a very bad day to the best of days.

I Think About Christmas

Some folks are known, for their great decorations,
And others are famous, for cooking creations.

I’m lousy at cooking, don’t like decorating,
but give me some words, and my mind starts creating.

It cannot be forced, it just takes some time
Then all of a sudden, I’m thinking in rhyme

What should I write about, I start to ponder
I lose my focus, my mind starts to wander

I think about cooking, and shopping, and trees
I think about snow and the cold winter breeze

I think about credit cards, paying the bills
I think of the poor who are hungry or ill

I think about people, the young and the old
I think of warm fires, I think of the cold

I think about turkeys and warm apple pie,
My parents, and siblings, and days gone by

I think of those presents stacked under the tree
I think of the season and how it should be

I think about friends and I think about strangers
I think about kings, and a babe, in a manger

The shepherds, the angels, a star in the sky,
The reason he lived and the reason he died

The greatest of gifts, The Grace of Our Lord
A gift that is greater than man can afford

Talk to your children, who giggle with glee
Anticipating what’s under the tree

Don’t let ol’ Santa Clause, take all the glory
Remember to tell them, the real Christmas story

Treasure your family and those you hold dear
Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year

Jeanie Knapp
December 2010

Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies (Post 3363103) The smile on a childs face when they see santa, reading the night before christmas to your children before bed time,.. its just a magical time for all. So I am hoping people can spread a little chirtmas cheer this week. It would be awesome!

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 3363091) It is a time to let go of the anger and start fresh. Carrying it around with you is not going to change a thing. Let it go, take a deep breath and put a smile on your face. :) sing a happy song, You can't be angry when you are smiling and singing. It's impossible. There see now don't you feel better. :D

Originally Posted by BFar (Post 3363123) So agree, except, as much as I like to sing, it's torturous for those in earshot :( At my age I'd be so laden down with crap if I didn't learn to let go of it. Thanks for your inspiration :)

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 3363113) I think it is time to post my Christmas Poem. I Think About Christmas Some folks are known, for their great decorations, And others are famous, for cooking creations. I’m lousy at cooking, don’t like decorating, but give me some words, and my mind starts creating. It cannot be forced, it just takes some time Then all of a sudden, I’m thinking in rhyme What should I write about, I start to ponder I lose my focus, my mind starts to wander I think about cooking, and shopping, and trees I think about snow and the cold winter breeze I think about credit cards, paying the bills I think of the poor who are hungry or ill I think about people, the young and the old I think of warm fires, I think of the cold I think about turkeys and warm apple pie, My parents, and siblings, and days gone by I think of those presents stacked under the tree I think of the season and how it should be I think about friends and I think about strangers I think about kings, and a babe, in a manger The shepherds, the angels, a star in the sky, The reason he lived and the reason he died The greatest of gifts, The Grace of Our Lord A gift that is greater than man can afford Talk to your children, who giggle with glee Anticipating what’s under the tree Don’t let ol’ Santa Clause, take all the glory Remember to tell them, the real Christmas story Treasure your family and those you hold dear Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year Jeanie Knapp December 2010

Originally Posted by BFar (Post 3363123) So agree, except, as much as I like to sing, it's torturous for those in earshot :( At my age I'd be so laden down with crap if I didn't learn to let go of it. Thanks for your inspiration :)

Originally Posted by Micah my love (Post 3363121) Jeanie that was a great Christmas poem thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies (Post 3363142) Beautitful Poem! Thanks so much for sharing it.

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 3363145) :) Well for some of us, it might be better to just put in a Christmas CD and hum along.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 3363164) Great poem, it's just lovely :).

Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies (Post 3363151) Just sing and dance! It doesn't matter how you sound! It is good for the soul!

Originally Posted by richards6402 (Post 3363264) As a relative Newbie I have been lurking in the shadows also. I have posted a few questions and have received great feedback. I also have read some posts where the feedback was humilitating. I joined this forum because I love my Yorkie and I thought everyone else on this forum felt the same way about their Yorkie(s). I am not a breeder or groomer, only someone that loves their Yorkie puppy to death and would do anything to provide her with the life she deserves. I have found from experience when you post something in writing you can sometimes lose the translation to what was meant to be said. When you can't see the person's facial expressions or body language or hear the tone which something is said, a friendly message could be translated into something other than what it was meant to be. Thank you for providing a great place for getting support and answers to questions. I have found the majority of people on this forum have a great deal of knowledge to share. I wish they would share it wisely and be honored that Newbies like myself look up to them as a sounding board.

Originally Posted by richards6402 (Post 3363264) As a relative Newbie I have been lurking in the shadows also. I have posted a few questions and have received great feedback. I also have read some posts where the feedback was humilitating. I joined this forum because I love my Yorkie and I thought everyone else on this forum felt the same way about their Yorkie(s). I am not a breeder or groomer, only someone that loves their Yorkie puppy to death and would do anything to provide her with the life she deserves. I have found from experience when you post something in writing you can sometimes lose the translation to what was meant to be said. When you can't see the person's facial expressions or body language or hear the tone which something is said, a friendly message could be translated into something other than what it was meant to be. Thank you for providing a great place for getting support and answers to questions. I have found the majority of people on this forum have a great deal of knowledge to share. I wish they would share it wisely and be honored that Newbies like myself look up to them as a sounding board.

Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3363273) Can we please quit lecturing each other, let the threads from yesterday die and enjoy the Christmas season. It seems like some people just want to keep it going and I dont blame people for getting irritated. Peace to all

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama (Post 3363403) Then how about starting a new thread, just for Christmas cheer?