Monday, May 12, 2008 Happy Mother's Day!!!! A bit belated:) For a mother is the only person on earth Who can divide her love among ten children And each child still have all her love. -Author Unknown As you all know I have time issues, and today is no different. If it matters, I started yesterday, but fell asleep with my laptop in bed with me:) Mother's Day is a day of appreciation.   For many a day of reflection for the mothers who may no longer be with us or we can't be with them today. I'm not with my mom today, but she has been on my mind all day. With age I have learned that even though at times we did not see eye to eye, more times than not:)   Little did I know she was teaching me many things then that have made me the person I am today.  My strengths and dedication to family are because of her.   She is the strongest person I have ever known and yes, I get my stubbornness from her too:) Never asking for anything, working harder than any person I have ever known and never taking no for an answer, she raised six of us kids by herself and taught us that we are in control of our life and it is what we make it.   To love deeply, to forgive often & keep God close to our hearts..   Mom even though I can't be with you today, I love you always!!! As always we talk dog around here, so here we go!!! Kya's babies are growing up so quickly...   Seems like just yesterday we pulled her from the pound and because she was so starved I didn't even know she was pregnant.  Lucky for these two, we did!!!  They are alive, very healthy, will be weaned very soon and then on to families they can call their own.   Soooo cute don't you just want to give them kissey, kisses all over their little faces!! Mwuah!!!  They have the best puppy breath:) People always ask me how I get such nice pictures of the dogs.  I take alot of pictures!!!  Yes, I act and talk silly to them, so what you see is, probably them laughing at me:)  But truly, this place and property to me is magical.  It is a place of peace and miracles.  I live at the top of a foot hill overlooking a beautiful creek and pond.   The animals are happy here, it is just an in between place they can call home for the moment, to heal and learn, until they go on to their forever homes. I'm tired most days, but it is all worth it.  The pictures are proof of this..   Life can be beautiful if just given the chance and all these beautiful creatures deserve a chance. With love all things are possible...  I believe this with all my heart!!! I hope all you moms reading know how special and important you are!! You are the creators of life, the ones who will teach our youth of tomorrow and make them the people they will become.   Cherish your moments with your little ones.. I am cherishing my mommy moments right now:) Much love to you all!!! Blessings and light... "Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." -Robert Browning :: posted @ 12:52 AM by Bernie Berlin:: COMMENTS: I love all the pictures of the beautiful dogs. My yellow lab is going crazy :) So glad I found your blog! # posted by  Anonymous : May 12, 2008 11:00 AM   Beautiful post and beautiful puppies! So darling you could eat them up :-). Thank you for all your hard work to help these wonderful animals. # posted by  Anonymous : May 12, 2008 4:54 PM   Happy late mother's day. You are temporary mother to all these wonderful furries. Thanks for sharing those wonderful smiles. Yes, I can really see their smiles! Tara # posted by  Tara's Art Camp : May 13, 2008 6:28 PM   So lovely!Beautifull work!I love animals, my sister has a dog and since she got it I've been discovering wonderfull things about dogs! # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : May 15, 2008 5:55 AM   I will add this blog to www.davis-o-nosso-shar-pei.blogspot.com! Davis is our dog!!! # posted by  Belinha Fernandes : May 15, 2008 5:59 AM   Bernie, I think what you are doing is absolutely amazing! I admire you so much for all the hard work and time you put in for these animals. I am curious, though, about your adoption process. Could you maybe shoot me an e-mail? I am at cpenrod19@yahoo.com. Thank you so much! # posted by  Anonymous : May 16, 2008 4:03 PM   Beautiful pictures and you are a beautiful person for the rescue efforts and successes that you have had. Absolutely LOVE your pictures and your mission. ~Nikki from Twitter aka 17fairway and Pekemom (for my two pekingese!) # posted by  Ladylakegolfer : May 17, 2008 9:49 AM   Beautiful photos and writeup. Thanks for the work you are doing. I have been looking for the 'right' blogs to put on my blog roll and this one is certainly going on! -Amol compassionatesociety.blogspot.com # posted by  United Hope for Animals : May 19, 2008 12:52 AM   testing the comments with the new blog design :) # posted by  claudine hellmuth : May 19, 2008 11:01 PM   What a beautiful entry Bernie. You're like the ultimate mother to me. The way you nurture your pups and kitties is inspiring. # posted by  Susan Williamson : May 21, 2008 2:25 AM   Bernie the new website looks amazing, congrats! Am I going to see you this CHA? More importatnly are we going to your brothers bar? # posted by  Jennifer Perkins : May 22, 2008 8:47 PM   Post a Comment << Home

about me Name:Bernie Berlin From:Tennessee, United States I'm a mixed media artist specializing in Faberge Style Eggs, Author of "Artist Trading Card Workshop" and am currently working on 2 new books. I run a full-time dog rescue, taking in the dogs that have been abandoned, abused or police confiscated. I quarantine, foster, retrain, transport & adopt. Cats are also welcome at my rescue. I am drawn to the unwanted, unloved and misunderstood. Hoping to educate and effect change for the animals that do not have a voice of their own. Visit my web site at www.aplacetobark.com View my complete profile SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!   what i'm doing right now follow A Place to Bark on Twitter how you can help latest videos Loading... more ways to help START USING GOOD SEARCH: A Place to Bark earns a penny every time you search the Internet using Good Search! So next time you want to search for something, click the link above! Thank you! ITEMS WE ARE IN NEED OF: Towels, blankets, toys, collars, leashes, crates, food, treats, very small baby bottles, milk replacement, bleach, 1 microscope, 1 baby scale, 1 stethoscope, muzzles, pet beds. SHIP ITEMS TO: Bernie Berlin "A Place To Bark" PO BOX 649 Portland, TN 37148 615-681-2631 Every little bit helps, it is ALL appreciated!! All donations are tax deductible. A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. All monies and items go directly to the care of the animals. Donations can also be made directly to help with medical cost for " A Place To Bark": The Critter Clinic Clinic 522 W. Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 615-452-1477 Saukville Veterinary Clinic 303 W. Dekora Saukville, WI 53080 262-284-7000 Any U.S. Bank Location Just tell the teller that you would like to make a donation to "A Place To Bark Inc." Checks or Credit Card donations accepted Thank You! video about my rescue registered non-profit A Place to Bark is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible. products T SHIRTS AND MORE! Support rescued animals -- shop at A Place to Bark's NEW CafePress Store! ARTIST SUPPLIES Bernie has created amazing clip art sheets to use in your art and craft projects from her stash of vintage images. •collage sheet set 1 •collage sheet set 2 All proceeds go toward the care of the animals. BOOKS Bernie's NEW Book! Now available from Amazon.com! Buy any book from Amazon by clicking here and a percentage will benefit my rescued animals!! medical supplies needed DOG MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Duramune Max 5-CvK Distemper/Parvo Vaccine $94.99 • Monoject Needles 71-645 3cc RL - 22x3/4- Box/100 $12.99 • Progard KC Bordatella Vaccine $52.99 • Panacur C-dewormer $4.89 • Frontline CAT MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Eclipse 4 (Box of 25 Doses) $39.99 • Syringe with Needle 71-802 25x5/8 LL, Box/100$14.99 previous posts Very FUN Auction for "A Place To Bark" I Believe in Love... Paying it forward for a cause: 60 miles in 3 days BIG Fluffy White Dogs... In the News.. Home again... But not for long... Animal Lovers Please Watch This Friday.. Kya's Two.. Double Darlings What a difference a day makes.. 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