Scooterzmom
11-08-2010, 05:45 PM
The ADMIN has been kind enough to allow me to use this name Scooterzmom in memory of my baby who passed on Wednesday. I have not been a member very long so there won't be very many people who already knew me. Since I came to TSB in a state of panic already fearing for my Scooter's health I have so far only given you a real quick intro of myself.
I'm an old lady of 62, mother of 2 grown boys one of whom was diagnosed as borderline autistic when he was 3. He has made such huge progress, is now highly 'functional' - so much so that you could barely tell he has a problem when you'd meet him. He has fought all his life to try and live a "normal" life, and he is my hero.
I'm also an animal lover (of all kinds) but I totally adore squirrels... always have. So far I've rescued 8 babies; they all thrived and made it through except one, a little pinkie I name Faith who, sadly, was already beyond help when she was brought to me. She's resting in my flower bed now beside my pond. I also had one pet squirrel, my beloved Scooter who passed away Nov. 3, last week, at the age of 2 years and 3 mos.
Scooter was my very best friend, truly like my baby and I will tell you about him later- when I can stand it as now the hurt is still too fresh I crumble to pieces as soon as I do talk of him. Suffice it to say for now that he, my lilttle Scooter made me turn my life around.
I drank wayyyy to much, smoked like a chimney, used to live by nite mostly and sleep by day.... suffering from empty-nest syndrome I felt like my life had no purpose. Scooter turned all that around and I became a better person because of him. I'll be eternally thankful to my angel for that.
I live in the suburbs of Montreal, on a land that is only 6000sq feet and only one small tree (by my fence) but the neighborhood is full of huge maples and is teeming with urban wildlife - i.e. squirrels, raccoons, skunks, mice, birds etc... Some neighbors love them too, like I do, some are indifferent, and yes... some are downright cruel inhumane people who would hurt them. There are also a lot of cats and dogs around here, as well as a couple of hawks in the last couple of years. So, with our canadian winters and all these dangers, it's a tough life for our little buddies out here.
Still... Squirrels abound around me and they all know to stop by Mitch's restaurant (me) :poke for some goodies or nurturing & comfort when they get hurt. They know that they can always find someone who loves them here. One of them, Sassy, came and went for 5.5 years (!!!!), used to sit beside me while I had my breakfast and was always the last one to come by at dusk on her way back to her nest. Sadly I last saw her on June 19th :( and I still miss her too terribly and that was why I had taken her name. It was at the last minute, trying to find help for Scooter that I found and joined TSB but it seemed so much more appropriate to take my baby's name instead.
I must say that I have never felt as fulfilled as since I discovered the love of squirrels. Certainly I felt I could be useful to my sons, of course, a mother surely alsways does :) but there was also a lot of stress involved in that too. With squirrels it became unconditional, innocent and it gave me a new perspective on the world.
Discovering how much I loved squirrels, I owe THAT to my dog Tanooki. Not one mean bone in her she never chased them and when she passed away in Sept. 2005, as I sat outside grieving I watched these little furry creatures coming and going, a hole in my gut and feeling numb. But then I felt like Tanooki was telling me to look at the world around me... and I did... and I finally paid more attention, I found the squirrels.
Well I guess they found me, I'm not sure which it is :D
And finally, through my love of squirrels I have discovered yet another passion: photography, and they - my foster kids and Scooter as well as my outdoor buddies - have proven to be my best great subjects.
I'm in no way a professional but they are always willling to offer a pose or so, a cute face, a funny stunt... they are marvelous!!!
So, there you go... Before I come out with a novel here I'll leave it at that :) I'm happy I found all of you. It makes me think there is still hope for the world.
Thank you for opening your heart, to me and to all our sweet creatures.
Thank you for the ADMIN for accepting my name switch.:thankyou I truly appreciate this way for me to honor Scooter's memory.
I'm an old lady of 62, mother of 2 grown boys one of whom was diagnosed as borderline autistic when he was 3. He has made such huge progress, is now highly 'functional' - so much so that you could barely tell he has a problem when you'd meet him. He has fought all his life to try and live a "normal" life, and he is my hero.
I'm also an animal lover (of all kinds) but I totally adore squirrels... always have. So far I've rescued 8 babies; they all thrived and made it through except one, a little pinkie I name Faith who, sadly, was already beyond help when she was brought to me. She's resting in my flower bed now beside my pond. I also had one pet squirrel, my beloved Scooter who passed away Nov. 3, last week, at the age of 2 years and 3 mos.
Scooter was my very best friend, truly like my baby and I will tell you about him later- when I can stand it as now the hurt is still too fresh I crumble to pieces as soon as I do talk of him. Suffice it to say for now that he, my lilttle Scooter made me turn my life around.
I drank wayyyy to much, smoked like a chimney, used to live by nite mostly and sleep by day.... suffering from empty-nest syndrome I felt like my life had no purpose. Scooter turned all that around and I became a better person because of him. I'll be eternally thankful to my angel for that.
I live in the suburbs of Montreal, on a land that is only 6000sq feet and only one small tree (by my fence) but the neighborhood is full of huge maples and is teeming with urban wildlife - i.e. squirrels, raccoons, skunks, mice, birds etc... Some neighbors love them too, like I do, some are indifferent, and yes... some are downright cruel inhumane people who would hurt them. There are also a lot of cats and dogs around here, as well as a couple of hawks in the last couple of years. So, with our canadian winters and all these dangers, it's a tough life for our little buddies out here.
Still... Squirrels abound around me and they all know to stop by Mitch's restaurant (me) :poke for some goodies or nurturing & comfort when they get hurt. They know that they can always find someone who loves them here. One of them, Sassy, came and went for 5.5 years (!!!!), used to sit beside me while I had my breakfast and was always the last one to come by at dusk on her way back to her nest. Sadly I last saw her on June 19th :( and I still miss her too terribly and that was why I had taken her name. It was at the last minute, trying to find help for Scooter that I found and joined TSB but it seemed so much more appropriate to take my baby's name instead.
I must say that I have never felt as fulfilled as since I discovered the love of squirrels. Certainly I felt I could be useful to my sons, of course, a mother surely alsways does :) but there was also a lot of stress involved in that too. With squirrels it became unconditional, innocent and it gave me a new perspective on the world.
Discovering how much I loved squirrels, I owe THAT to my dog Tanooki. Not one mean bone in her she never chased them and when she passed away in Sept. 2005, as I sat outside grieving I watched these little furry creatures coming and going, a hole in my gut and feeling numb. But then I felt like Tanooki was telling me to look at the world around me... and I did... and I finally paid more attention, I found the squirrels.
Well I guess they found me, I'm not sure which it is :D
And finally, through my love of squirrels I have discovered yet another passion: photography, and they - my foster kids and Scooter as well as my outdoor buddies - have proven to be my best great subjects.
I'm in no way a professional but they are always willling to offer a pose or so, a cute face, a funny stunt... they are marvelous!!!
So, there you go... Before I come out with a novel here I'll leave it at that :) I'm happy I found all of you. It makes me think there is still hope for the world.
Thank you for opening your heart, to me and to all our sweet creatures.
Thank you for the ADMIN for accepting my name switch.:thankyou I truly appreciate this way for me to honor Scooter's memory.