Patience

“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” — Joyce Meyer waiting may be hard being patient is harder both worth practicing *   *   * Mabel, rescued lab mix, and her new “Forever Friends” celebrate  “National Love Your Pet Day.” • Watercolor painting and “Patience” haiku by … More Patience

Bonding

“Attachment to a baby is a long-term process, not a single, magical moment. The opportunity for bonding at birth may be compared to falling in love—staying in love takes longer and demands more work.” — T. Berry Brazelton *   *   * Baboon family met along the roadside in Tanzania. Watercolor painting by Mary … More Bonding