Just a Breath Away

Ever notice while we wait for Spring everything seems to turn green and bloom overnight? This sight greeted me when I walked to the south side of the house this afternoon

Baby's Breath and Phlox

Here's wishing everyone has a wonderful Easter and a joyous spring.

Touched by an Angel

A year ago this month my precious Haven came to live with me. What a privilege it has been to have him in my life. For those of you that may not know Haven has a pretty severe head tilt and other ailments. He was a resident of the hospital warren at Heartland. Normally the hospital buns arent available for adoption but Jeannie (our director) trusted me enough to allow me to adopt Haven. The pic is from last April, this was a really good day for Haven and he was able to hold his head quite high.

Determined to make Haven's head tilt better we began a six month long routine of vet visits and meds. We did 3 kinds of antibiotics during this time, anti-parasite drugs, and herbal remedies to make him stronger. I put him through a lot trying to get him a little better. Not much helped. He looked at me one day and I could almost hear him say "ENOUGH, this is as good as it gets Mom" and so we stopped and just let him be. Now he only goes to the vet if something changes with his health. He continues to have weepy eye on occasion and we doctor that with the eyebright tea (great stuff)

Haven has always been allowed free range of my bedroom. We have a baby gate up in case he decides to wander too far. My house is two story and we cant risk Haven falling down the stairs so the baby gate stays up. Haven prefers to stay in his little corner and use his leaning box. We have an open playpen around for extra "leaning" support but it is never closed. He uses his puppy pads like a champ ( a litter box is just too big an obstacle for him).

Haven has good days and bad. He is an older bun and his back legs are weak but still work pretty good. I have noticed in the last 3 months he is slowing down a bit. ( I have slowed a bit myself) He has trouble scratching his ears and we do that for him. He has a bit of dry skin around his ears (no, its not mites) and we massage a little olive oil into to them for him. It always makes him feel better. He has put on about 2 pounds this last year and is spoiled rotten. I debated for a very long time after Nemo left about getting him a new bondmate. I decided against it. He doesnt need the stress. I think he is enjoying being a single bun and getting all the attention. He is a little beggar and wants a bite of whatever you are having. He will sidle up beside you when you are eating and look longingly at you for a taste. He used to pick up his food bowl and slam it against the wall when it was empty. He is a little character.

Haven has taught me so much. He isnt my first tilty bun and he wont be the last. There is a special bond that forms with special needs bunnies that is incredible. He is totally vulnerable and dependent on me. It is very humbling and I would fight tigers for him. My favorite thing is to lay on the floor with him. He stretches his long body along my chest and stomach and is content to just lay there and snuggle. He is indeed a doll.

Haven was abandoned at a feed store many years ago. Jeannie walked into the store before the "snake guy" got there. He was very lucky that day but really and truly, I am the lucky one.

Millie's wish on the first star of the night

Please make yours chocolate this Easter

Our lovely friend Bridget and longtime supporter of Heartland Rabbit Rescue is kindly donating 25% of her sales between now and Easter to Heartland. Pop over and look at her blog and her beautiful jewelry at http://heartofacowgirl.blogspot.com/. Her blog is wonderful and there is a new kitty in town. You can read all about the adventures of Cactus Rose.

Hello Old Friend

Its really REALLY nice to see you again.

Friendship takes many forms

Friendship needs no words - it is solitude delivered from the anguish of loneliness.

Dat Hammarskjold

Monday Mantra

Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to."

Alfred A Montapert

Just for fun

Really havent been inspired to blog about much lately. The buns are always inspiring of course. Here are just some fun things about me that might make you giggle or make you wonder if I should be on meds.

I once dropped my mother off at a store and forget where I left her, for about 2 hours. To say she was ticked off is an understatement.

I have tasted all the bunnies meds and food at one time or another. I also ate a dog biscuit once. It was disgusting.

I once ate a whole box of sugar free chocolate at one sitting. I lost 5lbs that day. Seriously, can you guess how? I wasnt trying to do it.

I have a tattoo of a kokopelli on my lower back.

I read all the time. I can never ever be without a book in progress. I read mostly crap with an occasional "good" book thrown in. I hate autobiographies though. Dont know why.

I love old movies. The men were fabulous. So suave and sexy but you ever noticed their kissing techniques left a lot to be desired?

I once fell asleep on a toilet in a bar. I snoozed for about 20 minutes.

I am a concert junkie. I get a huge adrenaline rush from them.

I turned 40 a few weeks ago. I dont like to talk about it. I am going to start lying about my age.

I admire people who jog but will never do it myelf. I am only running if a guy is really big and has a weapon. Otherwise running is out of the question. We will have to throw down first.

I love castles.

My favorite thing to do used to be taking trips alone. I would pick some place I had never been and take off. My first alone trip I was 22 and went to Montana. I spent 4 days wandering around that gorgeous state. It was an experience I will never forget. There was construction on the hotel where I was staying. When I came in for the night a pair of my underwear was missing. Somewhere in Montana a big burly man is wearing my panties.

I love to cook and I am damn good at it if I do say so myself.

I once had entirely too much to drink at a friends party. I stood on a lawn chair and made up what I thought was a lovely dance to a rap song ( I dont like rap) then fell into their dog pool. I dont consume that much alcohol anymore.

I love bunnies. A LOT. ( The picture above is a cottontail by the way)