But Canon came along and her toughness eased my mind a bit. I loosened my reigns. Let her venture out. Realized I can't shelter and protect her from everything.
This summer I've allowed her to play in the backyard by herself. It's completely fenced in and I can see her from the kitchen windows. She spends most of her time turning over stones looking for bugs. If she finds a little insect community, she'll spend an hour in the same spot. But all that changed this week. THIS was in our garage....
I know it's probably a harmless black snake, but I'm pissed. I'm angry that the snake took away my sense of security in my own backyard. And I'm angry because the snake reminded me that nothing is absolutely safe and danger is everywhere.
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I'm sorry, friend. Dang that stupid snake!!! But I'm right there with you... just when you think you can let your guard down a little, something like this happens and makes you hyper vigilant all over again. I try over and over again to get free from my worrisome nature, but it is a constant battle. I don't think these kids are making it any easier for us!
P.S. I'm pretty impressed that you stopped to take a picture of the snake. Instead of grabbing my camera, I would have grabbed a shovel or a hoe and chopped the thing's head off!
YUCK!!! I HATE snakes. In fact, I think I have a phobia about them so I can definitely feel your pain about that stupid, scary snake violating the inner sanctity of your back yard. Glad no one got hurt.
By the way, you are in excellent company. I'm a worry-wart to the nth degree.
Love you.
Ugh! I think snakes are my worst fear, and I'm just hoping that when I come into contact with one (which I know is inevitable) that I don't pass out or have a heart attack!
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