tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post5127190563339071644..comments2023-10-22T04:09:53.505-05:00Comments on Lucky Dog Rescue Blog: Grow Up?luckydogrescuebloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02174093524076590446noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-20611930104394087262012-01-02T17:25:23.136-06:002012-01-02T17:25:23.136-06:00Gwyneth Paltrow once said "F*** the Haters!!!...Gwyneth Paltrow once said "F*** the Haters!!!" You should do the same. I too had to "grow-up" real fast from a rocky childhood. You are two years younger than me and way ahead of the game. Go You! You're a wonderful person! People should be admiring you for your hard work and effords, accomplishments, etc. rather than bullying you!Michelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-63741395869410603722011-12-17T14:15:19.145-06:002011-12-17T14:15:19.145-06:00Keep on doing what you are doing! Please, don'...Keep on doing what you are doing! Please, don't ever "grow up." That would just be way too boring! When you receive criticism, just remember all the positive, supportive feedback you also receive. That's what counts!Lindsayhttp://www.thatmutt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-42097081076084688952011-12-15T14:55:42.591-06:002011-12-15T14:55:42.591-06:00Hey Ashley - you are one of the lucky ones that re...Hey Ashley - you are one of the lucky ones that realized her dream and went after it very early in life. This is why at age 27 you are so successful doing every single bit of what you love. A lot of us don't really figure out what we do have a passion for until it's too late. Of course it's never too late to go back to school -- you're never too old to learn -- but when a person has a family and full-time living expenses and obligtions, it's extremely difficult to go after a dream after a certain point in life. You, however, do not ever have to worry about that. By you having the level of empathy and compassion that you have, you are a lot more mature than many people would realize. More often than not the concept of being a grown-up means to give up on your dreams, face the reality of this cold hard world, and stop engaging in activities that kids do. That's nonsense. Growing up, to me, means achieving a level of wisdom on par with your life experiences to allow yourself to become a better human being for yourself and for others. Learning from mistakes and bad experiences makes us worldly, but all too often we can turn cynical if we're not careful, and that's very toxic for the soul; very crippling, because it's shuts off access to the wonderful things in this world that can enrich our lives. Growing up also means keeping up with all of your responsibilites. I think you're doing that just fine. Don't pay any attention to what some people say. You're young and you're SUPPOSED to have fun and engage life with all-out enthusiam! In fact, we should do that at any age. I'm a 41-year old man and I still love goofing and clowing around at times. Nothing decompresses a person like laughter and being silly. We're born with these emotions, so why do we need to shut them off after we reach a certain age?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084569664373291456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-59074444515555320922011-12-15T12:58:53.753-06:002011-12-15T12:58:53.753-06:00P.S. As far being thankful for hardships, I too a...P.S. As far being thankful for hardships, I too am very thankful for mine. Without them, the wonderful life I have may not feel quite so wonderful because I wouldn't know what it's like to "have it a lot worse" and I wouldn't be the person I am now...which happens to be someone I really kind of like! My hardships gave me strength when I had none.Heidi Daviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-75141173652826936242011-12-15T12:50:28.622-06:002011-12-15T12:50:28.622-06:00Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. ...Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. Each and every person on this Earth was once a child who had dreams and you said it best, we didn't grow up...we gave up! I am a huge animal lover but my dream is to work in the music industry and at age 37, I am finally doing it. Well, my grandmother made the comment that "going to concerts all the time isn't a life" and at that moment I realized that she had no idea what my dream was if that was all she thought I was doing and that we have to pursue our dreams even when the world tells us to grow up. What is grown up anyway? I refuse to grow up! Keep doing what your doing and stay who you are. If you changed, then you wouldn't be you and that is what people love you for!Heidi Daviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-67307262751651897222011-12-15T06:55:19.040-06:002011-12-15T06:55:19.040-06:00Stay a grown up kid for as long as you like, Ashle...Stay a grown up kid for as long as you like, Ashley, because you are going to be a grown up adult for a long time. I'm 51 and I like being a grown up kid from time to time. There's nothing wrong with it. I'm going to go play with my toys now.Crystalhttp://www.facebook.com/csiegelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-55846617243114036062011-12-15T06:38:28.386-06:002011-12-15T06:38:28.386-06:00The people that are doing this to you are not happ...The people that are doing this to you are not happy and they don't want anyone else to be happy! I have met people like that and know what you are going through. As a feral cat caretaker I have my share of people that want to try to mess things up for my cats. Luckily here feral cats with ear tips are exempt from the at large law so they can't do anything about me taking care of them. You keep up the good work Ashley and don't pay any attention to the people that are treating you this way! You are an inspiration to us all!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104442013916434776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-77588384687655540072011-12-15T00:16:42.625-06:002011-12-15T00:16:42.625-06:00Oh girl,I'm 57 and I have abutton that says&qu...Oh girl,I'm 57 and I have abutton that says"I refuse to grow up" And another that says " I was born at night,but not last night!" And thats all one needs to know ! LOL I feel ya! I was forced to grow up too soon as well. I chose the wrong people to reinforce the negativity and self loathing I felt toward myself. After all,thats what I was forced to know. I found out in time,after abusing myself for awhile,my abusers had been abused too. So with a feeling of pity for them and forgiveness to myself,I grew. But I will just put money on it,you are more grown that you were forced to accept the ugly realities of life than alot of your older critics. Too bad for them. They probably have angry lives. Just continue to share the love you feel for those poor abused animals that we [that have been abused] can relate to.Continue to heal through this channel you have found. You are on the path you need to be on! Surround yourself with people that love you back. Avoid the ones that don't. God Bless! Stand firm in your journey. It's not about the destination so much as it is the trip there :) <3 DebbieDebbie R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-17474188165646877862011-12-14T21:06:05.997-06:002011-12-14T21:06:05.997-06:00Ashley,
I think that no one has the right to judg...Ashley,<br /><br />I think that no one has the right to judge you. I only know you through your blogs and Facebook, but I think you are a very kind-hearted, loving, wonderful person who works tirelessly to help animals that no one else would take in. I also think that you are an incredible writer. I love reading your blogs even though most of the time they make me cry. I can't even imagine the heartbreak that you go through when you can't save a dog or one of your dogs passes away, but I know you just keep on trucking. I don't know what has happened to you in your life and if you don't want to share that is your business, but I think you are correct in saying that it shaped you into the person you are now. You should be proud of yourself, you are fabulous and you inspire me to be a better person. I know others feel the same way also. So hold your head up high and don't worry about what your critics say, you know you are saving lives and changing the way people see certain types of dogs. Thank you for all that do. I wish there were more people like you in the world.<br /><br />MaryMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-44388180415492425652011-12-14T17:42:37.995-06:002011-12-14T17:42:37.995-06:00I admire you Ashley, even though if you do not ans...I admire you Ashley, even though if you do not answer my questions about Pet Pardons before! There are few people like you that the world needs more today.<br />Luisaluisa.contessa.guedezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587451308018922155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-41057265327560674202011-12-14T16:39:43.049-06:002011-12-14T16:39:43.049-06:00Very well spoken, and grown up is a state of mind ...Very well spoken, and grown up is a state of mind and not a number. Some people never grow up, and some people do but also that is a matter of perception. As far as my perception, you are grown up, and you are a great person, if being angry and bashing people is grown up, then I guess I also never want to grown up. I am 40, and same I had hard times to put me where I am at, however that builds you as a person and you have done a fantastic job to turn negatives into positives and even if I am 40 and you are 26, I could learn so much from you. No matter what, you are tops in my book, and should not be "weird" that I look up to someone younger, but I do. You are awesome, and keep it going..Joe Mangrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855278050768604666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-21561859454646163462011-12-14T16:19:58.132-06:002011-12-14T16:19:58.132-06:00The problem with people is that they GROW UP witho...The problem with people is that they GROW UP without keeping the child alive inside of them. I think there is a saying, "You Don't Stop Playing because you grow up, You Grow Up because you Stop Playing." If you have to be serious in your life all the time what joy are you bringing to others? Keep the child alive and live forever happy (ever see Twilight Zone: The Movie? Watch the Kick the Can Episode or maybe it was on the original series,LOL). Never let those who hate affect who YOU ARE! God Bless Ashley!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-89797173906944493832011-12-14T16:00:02.135-06:002011-12-14T16:00:02.135-06:00Don't leasen to the hater's, you are a gre...Don't leasen to the hater's, you are a great person!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-81515780204098225262011-12-14T15:23:15.602-06:002011-12-14T15:23:15.602-06:00I think you are just perfect as you are!I think you are just perfect as you are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-67722071192686788562011-12-14T14:17:13.294-06:002011-12-14T14:17:13.294-06:00Ashly what u do is amazing an theres not enough ca...Ashly what u do is amazing an theres not enough carin animal lovers in this world that do enough like u do. its the ignorant selfish people that need to grow up animals are not just dumb animals or disposable toys they have needs an feelings too. It makes me mad an sad to know everyday that another undiserving animal has been put down. animals dont ask for much but they give you so much joy. Maybe its the humans that need to be put down, humans are the undiserving ones on this planet!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-50020068031759598572011-12-14T14:08:12.416-06:002011-12-14T14:08:12.416-06:00I think you are AMAZING!!! Growing up is over-rat...I think you are AMAZING!!! Growing up is over-rated anyway ;). Don't ever change!!!!jen hulethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08110954703999573225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-19187028377957903012011-12-14T10:32:59.382-06:002011-12-14T10:32:59.382-06:00Awesome post. You're right - the ones who &quo...Awesome post. You're right - the ones who "grow up" are the ones that stop chasing their dreams and just accept reality is it is. They aren't the ones making any changes in the world because they aren't following these seemingly impossible deams.<br /><br />Besides! Life is too short to be taken so seriously. I guess your critics just never learned how to let loose and have a little fun. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-24342255058666588932011-12-14T08:49:31.542-06:002011-12-14T08:49:31.542-06:00The young do not know enough to be prudent, and th...The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible -- and achieve it, generation after generation. <br /><br />Pearl S. BuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-44201335216505011662011-12-13T22:54:13.407-06:002011-12-13T22:54:13.407-06:00Thats okay Ashley, I will be 55 in January and peo...Thats okay Ashley, I will be 55 in January and people are still telling ME to grow up! Never! Like you, I have been through alot in my life. I had stage 4 cancer when I was 21 and believe me it was a LONG 4 years of of painful treatments. I almost didn't make it but I did and here I am. All 55 years of my immature self! Ha! I had a successful career and made my parents proud. So like you I don't give a crap what people think of me. I am kind and giving and my goal is to one day foster homeless dogs and cats. You are an inspiration to everyone. I am amazed at what you do. It isn't easy.Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-18457688254831307682011-12-13T21:10:40.935-06:002011-12-13T21:10:40.935-06:00Tia (from Pit Bulls and Parolees) and yourself are...Tia (from Pit Bulls and Parolees) and yourself are my BIGGEST inspirations. I am currently going to school for Animal Cruelty Investigation...anything that helps animals, especially my favorite breed of dog...is important to me. So, thank you for everything you do. I'm jealous that you are capable of doing so much and I have no idea where to start.Ashley R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15056042094980105619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-79962866596651658512011-12-13T21:07:18.156-06:002011-12-13T21:07:18.156-06:00ashley, once again, an awesome blog! i hope some ...ashley, once again, an awesome blog! i hope some day my son meets someone as wonderful as you! :) God Bless You! <br />Kimberly W. Sherburn, MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-46692271024249549112011-12-13T19:40:37.435-06:002011-12-13T19:40:37.435-06:00Keep on doing what you're doing for dogs, and ...Keep on doing what you're doing for dogs, and dog lovers. <br /><br />Forget the rest (jerks are, unfortunately mostly true to character). You shine your light. Let shadows be. They have no way to touch you, Ashley.Deborah Taylor-Frenchhttp://www.dogleadermysteries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-54657651985095006552011-12-13T19:22:00.573-06:002011-12-13T19:22:00.573-06:00I admire what you do so much!! Im 29 and its my he...I admire what you do so much!! Im 29 and its my hearts desire to rescue one day. I have several dogs of my own that are rescues but I wanna do it on a bigger level and you are an inspiration. Keep up the good work and never be scared to ask for help!!! We are here to support you!!!!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858719145676224063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-87318866152393826312011-12-13T18:30:13.845-06:002011-12-13T18:30:13.845-06:00your amazing!! i'm soon to be 46 and can't...your amazing!! i'm soon to be 46 and can't imagine ever accomplishing the things you have in your short life-stay strong and anyrthing is possible!!jill barkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1014799856432085038.post-62821265607945581592011-12-13T18:30:08.033-06:002011-12-13T18:30:08.033-06:00Ashley, you are far better off then most. You hav...Ashley, you are far better off then most. You have made a huge impact on the lives of many dogs, and through your blog, even more people. You have accomplished something very rare. You have been the adult, you have been "grown up" by force...the amazing part is that you came through it stronger. We can tell you are stronger because you learned to be a kid again. I hope we never truely grow up. Thank you for being an inspiration and a role model to us lucky ones that have crossed your path, even if it's just on FB. <br />My Best to You and Yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com