I am thankful for my husband.
He takes on most of the house work because I don’t like doing them.
He spoils me with gifts (I’m not complaining!).
He does the dirty work – cleans up the mess our dogs make – so I can focus on giving hugs š
He takes care of me when I’m sick, and even when I’m not.
He loves me, even if he doesn’t always say it.
He isn’t perfect, but neither am I.
He is my favorite person, maybe not every day, but definitely on most days. š
Stitches & Words | Street-view of our family compound. You canāt see our actual house from here. Thereās home improvement on going at my cousinās, at the moment.
So is this our forever home? Maybe. I still dream of a big house with a pool, and a garden that would have lots of flowers, and vegetable plots too. I still dream of living in the mountains, or near a clean and swimmable body of water. But right now, I am thankful to have this place to call home.
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There are days when a faint smell of pee permeates around the house. And there are definitely a LOT of days when the white tiled floor looks so dirty, and even sticky in some parts. We’ve got a few chewed up slippers, and every now and then a piece of clothing or other (mostly socks) would be dragged into a crate.
Any papers they can reach will surely be torn to shreds in minutes. And floor rugs better be sturdy because they can ruin those real fast!
The cost of vaccines and other fees add up. Then you’ve got to clean up after them – between 4 critters, no matter how big or small, that’s a lot poop in one day.
Making travel plans means figuring out who gets to look after these cuties. They also motivate us to not stay out too late, because they need to be let out.
Caring for dogs is big responsibility. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Thankful for this Pawrenthood gig.
At the start of this year we only had two dogs: Chiclet Onyx and Sirius Black. In March, they had three little pups, and two stayed with us – Pandora and Roku. A month ago, these three came along: Jango Night Fury, River Rega, and Satchmi. The plan is to re-home them with friends and family.
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The beginning of November is especially dedicated for remembering loved ones that have gone ahead of us. We visit their graves, bring flowers, light candles, offer them food and prayers.
And we gather ’round with our remaining relatives (and hopefully the family keeps on growing!) to reminisce, and to make new memories.
Today, the 4th of 30 Days of Thankful, I am grateful for having experienced loss.
It’s from having lost people that I love and who have meant so much to me that I have gained a deeper appreciation for those family and friends who still live. And observing All Souls Day is a yearly reminder to take every opportunity to show our living family how much we love and appreciate them. To not waste time, and to recognise the value of each day as the gift that it truly is.
I’m Vera, and I’m a Tita!
Confessing to be a bonafide Tita is like owning up to your real age, right? Because Aunties are supposed to be old. Hahahaha. My eldest nieces already finished school and are working now, so whatever! š
I continue to be thankful for having the chance to witness my nephews and nieces grow up and become their own persons. I love being able to care for them, spoil them, teach them a lesson or two, and just to be able to be a part of their lives.
That is a gift I will always always treasure.
***Day 3 post for 30 Days of Thankful 2018 series.