My Dog Pado

“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.” - Brene Brown

Eat your leafy greens!

"If it's not fun, you're not doing it right." Bob Basso

Introducing MJ! Starting a new chapter in the big city and trying not to be afraid of trying new things :) who knows, you might like it!

"You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody." - Maya Angelou

#tbt to Buddy at the #SkyDome for dog day! #bordercollie #dog

Pado is wearing his sweatband in preparation for a nice long hike. :)

Sometimes life is scary. But it’s ok, we’ll laugh about it in the end. 😊❤️ (Pado is hiding from fireworks.)

Very profound :) In memory of Dr. Maya Angelou.

We can't always have what we want, and sometimes things don't go our way. But it might help to take a new perspective on the troubles in your life. The big things might not be so big when you think of the really important things like love, family, friends, health. Mom, thank you for giving me this perspective. I promise to use it to help me navigate this sometimes-crazy, emotional life. I miss you!

We can't always have what we want, and sometimes things don't go our way. But it might help to take a new perspective on the troubles in your life. The big things might not be so big when you think of the really important things like love, family, friends, health. Mom, thank you for giving me this perspective. I promise to use it to help me navigate this sometimes-crazy, emotional life. I miss you!

Always a little bittersweet when I have to leave home. But it is comforting to know a warm bed is always waiting for me. Family is where the collection of hearts are. 💗💖💕

Mom, sometimes I still can't believe you're gone. But then I see things that let me know you're still here. 😇🌸

#BellLetsTalk Some days, especially the tough ones, you just need to lie down and be still. But no matter how hard, know that there is someone who loves you. You just need to make the call.

It's been a tough year for us, but what choice do we have other than to keep going? Some moments were hard (i.e. When life gives you lemons, and you hate lemonade, that's a bad day), but with the help of family and friends, we'll get by. I'm sure mommy is asking God and all the angels to look out for us, and I think they are by working through you. Thank you for sharing your love. The last photo is always the nice one, right? Happy New Year!

Sometimes, when there’s a task to be done or a problem to be solved, the best thing you can do is let go for a little bit. Let tomorrow deal with tomorrow’s problems. Not everything needs to be done right now. So relax, and get a good sleep. :)

"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison." - Nelson Mandela