How to Save a Life

Well, took a few days off, didn't want to, but couldn't find the time in the days! I tell ya what, I respect people who do it all by themselves. It's hard being by myself- just the fact that on a weekend that I need to get everything done, including mowing the yard, cleaning the garage, vacuuming the cars, pooper scooping, cleaning the house, lesson planning, and going grocery shopping... whew that made for a busy weekend!?!

But in between all of that, this weekend I may have saved the life.... of a turtle.... Saturday morning Jack was looking out the front door and just started barking and growling. I didn't think much of it and just told him to be quiet, but when I realized he was looking just right outside of the door, I decided to investigate. Upon arrival to the front door, I saw a cool, little TURTLE! It's been forever since I'd seen a turtle in a yard. He was enjoying the cool morning in our flower bed. Of course, I decided to go take pictures, because it might be a while before I see a turtle in our yard again! I got a few pictures of him in the flower bed, and then he decided to cross our yard. I got a little worried because I know people intentionally try to drive over them, so I wanted to make sure that I could help him across the road if he was heading that way. Sure enough, he was, so I watched him cross the yard slowly but surely, then finally had to pick him up and carry him across the road. Thank goodness I was there for this little guy because a car was coming down the road the moment I picked him up. I like to think I saved his life this weekend! :) haha Here are some pics, enjoy my little friend from the weekend! It really is amazing how long this guys live- I wondered as I helped him how many miles he'd walked and where he'd come from.