When Elf did manage to pick himself up from the
driveway, I helped dust him off and invited him inside to meet the welcoming crew
and have some refreshments.
Poor Elf didn't even get to drink his Christmas cocoa.
Delightful December #3: I have cried all day. Yes, this is a positive thing. It was my first day Paxil free. The weaning is finally over. It feels so wonderful to be able to sense, feel, respond, hear The One who speaks to my soul again. As much as the medication was needed for a season, part of me was missing. It's like I had a spiritual limp, hobbling along the path with no direction.
So, you can only imagine when I read these words from @murisopsis, I had to reach for my roll of toilet paper (I'm fancy like that) to wipe up the snotty mess.
@WildWomanOfTheWest - Tamy is one of the people whose blog inspires me to be better than I am. Her heart must be bigger than all of Oklahoma. On my wish list of xangans I'd like to meet, her name is right up there at the top. She has battled and is battling health issues that make my sciatica seem insignificant. She has opened her heart to so many children that are now her sons and daughters. I am inspired to be more generous with my heart. She rescues the little dogs (and some big ones too) that need her gentle spirit to heal them. She reminds me why I went into the veterinary field. Thanks Tamy!
Thank you, Val.
*Elf on the Redneck Shelf will run through Christmas. If you wish to view them all, just click on the elfontheredneckshelf tag.
*Delightful December: @BohemianLotus has challenged us to find something positive from each day during the month of December in hopes of creating healthy perspectives in our lives.
Comments (37)
Love it. ;)
I love this elf series you've got going on, here. Okay, remind me - who's doghandling the elf in the last picture?
I do hope Elf survived that greeting intact!
Aww, poor Elf.
It looks like the elf was just glad for a free ride from point a to point b. I know I would if I had just been rescued from the front yard.
GOOD doggie!! "Now puppy shake it violently...yes, GOOD PUPPY!" Tear it to shreds!!! Oh, um...yeah...kinda got caught up in the moment there...Really enjoying this series. A little toooooo much!
The photos of your ever-so-loving critters playing with the elf, was indeed delightful. So Tamy.... how many extra's did you buy for when they get chewed up???
Glad you're able to be rid of meds for awhile. I hope it will continue to be that way for you.
Thank you. I needed that. (Fighting a flu today, and this gives me strength. Especially the dogs and elf.)
Poor elf may not have gotten his refreshment, but it does appear he got a free tour of the living quarters. Even if it was one leg at a time. *giggles...
Congrats on being Paxil free, my dear. That is a major accomplishment and I'm proud of you. That stuff does take away the inner spark and makes it hard to glow.
Keeping you in thoughts and prayers. Warm ((((hugs))))...
Paxil-weaning is good. I went cold turkey without consulting the doctor. It was....ugly.
i'm glad you cried today and that you are feeling more like yourself.--karen
I know it's only Day 2 of the elf thing, but this is my favorite so far. ;)
So glad you are able to feel again! I am really happy for you.
Ha! Poor Elf.
I'm really glad to hear that you are feeling more like yourself.
Oh no! Laughing and crying at the same time! That can't be good for my emotional stability. Such gentle puppies! Elf seems to be missing some clothes, but looks otherwise unscathed by the canine. (no elves were harmed in the making of this photo montage). I'm happy you're Paxil free. :) I'm happy you're doing better. I'm happy you're posting!!!!
I'm coming to steal those dogs, they are the most perfect combo of cute and scruffy!
Poor elf!
Tamy, you are every single word of what Val wrote about you. You have that aura about you that only a few could boast about. I for one, feel really privileged to have you as a friend.
Of all the tragedies that will happen to Elf...missing Christmas cocoa seems to be the WORST!
Tamy I'm thrilled that you are able to cry (and laugh) again! The elf on the shelf is lucky to be in one piece - hehe! I meant what I wrote. You do inspire me. Thanks for being a friend!
Your dogs need to take elf-killing lessons from Boo.
Aww, those doggies are too adorable. Poor elf doesn't stand a chance.
These articles and blogs are truly enough for me for a day.
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Poor Elf lol
Oh, nothing like a little dog slobber to make one feel welcome! So glad to hear you are paxil free! Yay!