Becoming a Special Kind of Mom
And So It Begins
Dear Readers, in honor of Mother’s Day I thought you’d like to hear from one of our neighbors who became a mom when she least expected it. Yes I’m talking about Edna Sanders. The day she and Harold adopted those two four-legged rascals her life changed forever. I’ll let her tell you.
“Oh, for heaven’s sakes,” says Edna. “If you’d told me I’d be getting teary eyed over a dog slobbering on my good apron or a cat slung over my shoulder, I would’ve laughed right out loud. But here we are, just before another Mother’s Day, and I can’t help reflecting on the sweetest surprise life ever handed me and my Harold: the day we became fur parents.”
New Family Members
“To say that adopting these two critters came as a complete surprise would be the understatement of the year. Or, any year for that matter! I won’t get into exactly how it happened because my author friend, Mary Jane McKittrick, talks all about that in her second book, “Boomer and Halley Lost and Found -Learning to Live in a Blended Family.” I’ll just say it was a life changing experience for all of us.”
“One evening, not long ago, I was sitting out on the back porch in my favorite big wooden chair that rocks a bit. I was admiring my garden of flowers that took such care to get to bloom. Boomer was lying on the ground gnawing on his favorite rawhide bone with his head on my feet. Halley was perched on the armrest. And that’s when it hit me. I never had children of my own. Life just didn’t work out that way for us. But in that moment, with the late sun painting everything in a warm glow and these two babies looking up at me like I hung the moon, my heart swelled so big I thought it might burst.”
I was a mama after all.
Not Always Easy
“Being a fur mom isn’t always glamorous. There are muddy paw prints on my clean floors, early-morning zoomies that sound like a herd of elephants, and the occasional “gift” of a half-dead lizard from Halley.
But there’s also the way Boomer leans against my leg when I’m feeling blue, like he can sense it. And the way Halley curls into the exact shape of my neck when I’m reading in bed, purring her little heart out.
There’s the laughter when Harold tries to teach Boomer to fetch. Sure as shootin’ he ends up chasing the ball himself while Boom sits there grinning like, “You do it, Dad. They healed something in me I didn’t even know was aching.”
Different Kind of Parent
“This Mother’s Day, I want every woman who’s loved a four-legged child to know this: your love counts. The late-night worry when they’re sick, the silly songs you make up for them, the way your heart lights up when they run to greet you—it’s all real mothering. The kindness, caring and love you show them is real. Fur babies don’t replace anything, but they sure do fill up spaces you never knew were empty.”
“To my Boomerang and my Halley’s Comet: thank you for choosing us. Not sure who was most lost at the time, but I’m sure glad we found one another. You made my Southern heart a mama’s heart.”
“And to every fur mom reading this—whether you’ve got horses, dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, or all the above—happy Mother’s Day. May your treats be plentiful, your lint rollers never run out, and your fur babies always know how deeply they are loved.
With sweet tea and even sweeter love, Edna Sanders, in the small Southern town of Shady Pines.”
Absolutely love everything about this my friend! Congratulations: I know what it takes!
Thank you so much!
Have a wonderful time. What an exciting opportunity for you! Soak it all in.
I will. Thank you so much Robin!
Looks fabulous.
Have a great time !!!
Thank you so much Frank!
SPECTACULAR I hope all out there take the time to listen to entire presentation VERY done.The detailed info on workshop 🌟🌟🌟
Thank you Jane. Details will be coming!
Congratulations Mary Jane!!! There is no one more worthy than you for this honor!!! Be proud! You deserve it
Thank you George. I really appreciate it!
I’m so excited you were accepted to the Writer In Residence at the Weymouth Center for The Arts & Humanities . It is such a well deserved honor. I’m so looking forward to hearing about your wonderful journey. Congratulations on Boomer & Halley going digital. There’s no stopping you now!
You are so kind Barbara. Details to follow!
Congratulations! So proud of you, Mary Jane. A well deserved honor and I look forward to hearing about your week.
Thank you Stephanie. I can’t wait to shre!
Truly a full circle week – enjoy every experience and may many ebooks make their way into the homes and hearts of children near and far!
Thank you Joanne. That’s a wonderful sentiment
Safe travels. Good inspiration while there and congrats to Boomer and Halley on becoming digital!
They thank you very much Sandi!
So proud of you for pursuing the residency and being accepted. May your week be filled with inspiration and rewarding experiences with a little fun mixed in!
That is so nice. Thank you Joanne!
The Weymouth Center looks beautiful. What a terrific opportunity. Have a blast
The Boyd House looks like a perfect setting to get the creative juices simmering! Enjoy!
Thank you so much Jane
How exciting! Congratulations.
Thank you Tammy. I appreciate it!
Hope the residency is a blast and you meet tons of interesting writers like yourself. Can’t wait to hear about it!
Thank you Jerry. I will let you know!
Congratulations, Mary Jane. May you have an enjoyable and productive week. Not just an accomplished writer but a talented dancer as well!!
Thank you Anne!
Mary Jane,
Wishing you the best experience this week at the writer’s residence. You’re on an amazing journey! Enjoy every moment. Congratulations on going digital with Boomer and Halley; it’s very exciting! 🩷 Teresa
Thank you so much Teresa!
This is super. Congrats
Thank you so much Jim!
This is wonderful news. What a lovely place. Can’t wait to check out the book
Exciting news for sure. Thank you for sharing. Good luck at the Weymouth Center
Appreciate it Sharon!
This is great news. Congratulations!
Thank you so much!
Many congratulations on the residency and digital book. I know there will be more victories to come. I look forward to hearing all about the week at Southern Pines!
Thank you Sheri!
Love this and will be subscribing.
Thank you Elaine!
Congratulations, Mary Jane! My grandson loves this book about the scavenger hunt. Enjoy your residency in Southern Pines.🤗
Thank you so much Linda. I’m glad your grandson likes the book!
Congratulations, Mary Jane! My grandson loves this book about the scavenger hunt. Enjoy your residency in Southern Pines.🤗