February is a month full of celebrations. We have Groundhog Day, Boy Scouts Day, and Presidents’ Day. We celebrate birthdays for Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and George Washington. And of course, the big one, Valentine’s Day.
Ah, yes, Valentine’s Day. The day we celebrate love. For me it’s a bittersweet time. You see, Skip Thomas passed away on Valentine’s Day in 2009. That’s the reason my heart is so full of joy and sadness at the same time. But, it’s also the foundation of my stories.
Skip was only 7 years old, way too young to leave us. He had a heart of gold that boy. A BIG heart full of love. And, ironically, that is what took his life. His heart kept growing and growing. There was nothing we could do to fix it. We were told large breed male dogs, no breed in particular, get this problem sometimes.
This canine stole the hearts of many. He loved children, puppies, and life itself. I made a promise to him that I would keep his memory alive. So years ago, I wrote THE ADVENTURES OF SKIP THOMAS. Now it’s an honor to share them with you, my readers.
February is also Heart Health Awareness month. Taking care of this vital organ is the key to a happy life. Eating right, exercising, getting fresh air, quality sleep and healthy loving relationships all add years for an enjoyable existence. Heart disease runs in my family. I lost my mother and others due to this disease. So, this really hits home for me. I need to be diligent in taking care of my health, and let me tell you, it’s not always easy. I can be lazy sometimes.
We want you to know that with all sales of our books, part of the proceeds are donated to animal charities and the American Heart Association. That is what Skip would want us do.
So, as he waits at the Rainbow Bridge, Skip sends his love to all of us. I hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day by sharing your love with those that mean the most to you. Thanks for reading. Until next time, God Bless.
XOXO
Skip’s mom, Cb
Always a happy boy!
He loved the water so much we had to buy him life jackets!
His favorite thing, playing Frisbee.