Flagstaff Community Partners is a local nonprofit organization offering education and services for special needs individuals and families. They will have a fund raiser as follows:
FCP Car Wash & Yard Sale!!!
Saturday, October 4th
St. Pius X Church (corner of Cedar and 4th St.)
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (or until it rains!)
Please stop by to have your car washed and check out the goodies at the yard sale!
Yard Sale opens at 8:00 AM
Car Wash starts at 9:00 AM
If you would like to drop off items that we can sell at the yard sale, please feel free to come by as early as 6:30 AM!!!!
We welcome VOLUNTEERS too! If you would like to help us out and wash a few cars and sell a few items we'd love to see your smiling faces and willing hands!!!!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old)
(this is a touching email I received)
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
In memory of...
Further Shore honors the memory of Caryl Westbrook, author of Angels in My Kitchen - Divine Dessert Recipes. This message from David (Friend of FS/Wayne's House) arrived to the FS email box today. You can find Caryl's cookbook at amazon.com
Last evening I heard the sad news that my good pal Caryl Westwood suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. Caryl was alone in her home in Santa Fe and was found shortly after she passed. She was 54. Caryl was set to write the intro to my new cookbook Mandala Desserts- she was the best-selling author of Angels in my Kitchen and my co-author on The Dad’s Cookbook.
Caryl had been a long time student of the Course of Miracles and was an ardent teacher and promoter of the principles and faith based teachings. Her magical laugh and sincere eyes will live on with me forever…..it’s hard to imagine that she won’t be here in October as she planned. I wanted to share this news with you and in case you didn’t know Caryl…..just let this be a guide post and reminder to all of us to reach out more often and love those that make our lives better.
Caryl is in heaven’s kitchen today preparing a feast of delights for all our ANGEL guides……and I just know she is smiling and loving every minute of it! Upon hearing the news of her passing- I called her publisher to see if they would offer a third printing of her cookbook- I am asking everyone I know to purchase one in her memory!!
David
Last evening I heard the sad news that my good pal Caryl Westwood suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. Caryl was alone in her home in Santa Fe and was found shortly after she passed. She was 54. Caryl was set to write the intro to my new cookbook Mandala Desserts- she was the best-selling author of Angels in my Kitchen and my co-author on The Dad’s Cookbook.
Caryl had been a long time student of the Course of Miracles and was an ardent teacher and promoter of the principles and faith based teachings. Her magical laugh and sincere eyes will live on with me forever…..it’s hard to imagine that she won’t be here in October as she planned. I wanted to share this news with you and in case you didn’t know Caryl…..just let this be a guide post and reminder to all of us to reach out more often and love those that make our lives better.
Caryl is in heaven’s kitchen today preparing a feast of delights for all our ANGEL guides……and I just know she is smiling and loving every minute of it! Upon hearing the news of her passing- I called her publisher to see if they would offer a third printing of her cookbook- I am asking everyone I know to purchase one in her memory!!
David
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
