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Celebrating While Sick


Ending each week with celebrations and gratitude makes the moments in the week so much more precious. I'm so grateful to be part of this community! Thank you to Ruth Ayres and all of the bloggers! Please join us here.

Today will be a quick post as I'm not feeling well. Working on getting rest and feeling better. But I had to blog because today I celebrate my loyal companion, Bella. She barely leaves my side. She keeps coming over and checking on me. It's sweet. I celebrate my Bella today. Off to get some more rest! 
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  1. Holly MuellerJuly 19, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    I read on Facebook that you're having migraines, right? So sorry! I don't have them anymore, but I used to, so I sympathize with you. They are debilitating! What a nice thing to have Bella by your side. I hope you get better soon!

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  2. Christy Rush-LevineJuly 19, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Bella sure lives up to her name--what beautiful markings! Feel better soon. It is no fun to feel too crummy to write, paint, read, create!

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  3. Amy RuddJuly 19, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Hope you are feeling better soon...I'm glad you have Bella to check on you and keep you company. Thinking of you.

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  4. Michele KnottJuly 19, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Feel better soon! It's nice to have a companion that truly loves you!

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  5. LoraleeJuly 20, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    Dogs are the best!
    Hope you are feeling better soon!
    Glad Bella is by your side.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 20, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Oh Michelle! Get better. Bella is a love. I'm just finishing Duke by Kirby Larson. A great read for dog lovers!

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