Tag Archives: Unconditional Love

Heading West

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Ray V.

(For all the FB folks, you need to click on the link to the blog page to really appreciate this) West-Southwest, actually. Tomorrow, I will drive (according to Mapquest) 963 miles to Houston Texas, taking Martha to her Mama, Megan. … Continue reading →

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A Valid Question

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Ray V.

A few days ago, I was presented with a question that I had never considered, but felt it warranted serious consideration. Do dogs like to fetch tennis balls because they like to fetch tennis balls  or or because they think … Continue reading →

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Needs

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Ray V.

“One of the oldest human needs is having someone wonder where you are when you are late getting home” . . .  adapted from a quote by Margaret Meade. If you have a dog (or five) that is one need … Continue reading →

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Who Loves Ya, Baby?

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Ray V.

Upon arriving home yesterday. . .  One of our 80-lb welcome mats (MacKenzie) tries getting in through the open car window. I can do no wrong in her eyes. Who love’s ya, baby?

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Portrait Of The Queen

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Ray V.

She’s now a little over twelve years old and slightly past the age of being cute. That “hip-thing” Labs are prone to has slowed her down a good bit, but her tail is always wagging. If you are in need … Continue reading →

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Where’s Daddy?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Ray V.

Rarely does a day go by that I am not greeted at the door by four, panting tongues and tennis balls being dropped at my feet in the not-so-subtle attempt to remind me it is now time to go out … Continue reading →

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Their Job…

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Ray V.

…Unconditional Love I hope that someday, I can be the man my four dogs think I am.

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Unconditional Love

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ray V.

I have had some pretty interesting conversations with my daughters over the last week, (one mentioned here) and I am reminded how fortunate I am. These discussions also remind me of a video by Rob Bell, entitled “Lump” Now, I … Continue reading →

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My Hero Too!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Ray V.

I returned from a short trip this afternoon and was reviewing the couple hundred e-mails that piled up while I was gone and came across a note from my friend, colleague and mentor, Jim Rudolph. He thought I would appreciate … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Love Is?

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Ray V.

We are doing the “Warm & Fuzzy” posts today….. This was e-mailed to me this morning and I thought I would pass it on here. What Love means to a 4-8 year old . . Slow down for three minutes … Continue reading →

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