We lost my Uncle Don today. It seems so quick and sudden. He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and despite chemo and radiation and a seemingly successful surgery,…
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Monty’s gone
It seems like it happened so fast, so quickly he was gone. I’m left all torn up, in shock, in tears. It hasn’t even been a month since Monty was diagnosed…
Read MoreI’m so strong! I survived kittens!
Jeff and I were in the New Glasgow mall yesterday and one of the stores I usually browse was gone! In its place was the SPCA and a bunch of…
Read MoreLife after Zeus
This post contains a lot of personal thoughts and feelings and details about putting down a pet. Probably not recommended reading material for anyone, but it’s how I cope. I…
Read MoreChristian the Lion
My friend Dean sent this to me today and I’ve watched it three times now and cried all three times. Have you heard of Christian the Lion?? I think I…
Read MoreTrooper
After a incredible 14 years of life, Trooper passed away on Thursday. Trooper was Jeff’s first and only dog, a chocolate lab, a great companion and friend. I only knew…
Read MoreGrief is a crazy mind altering emotion, isn’t it?
I have been exchanging emails with a lady who wrote me that she lost her Golden Retriever to cancer 16 months ago and feels that a part of her died…
Read MoreBack in Town
I’m back from my bereavement leave. My work contract allows 5 days plus 3 travel for an immediate family member, which includes a Grandma. It allows nothing for aunts or…
Read MoreThis Week
I suppose I’m feeling a little jealous that Jeff is off fishing for a week so I just booked this coming Thursday and Friday off. Two days for me to…
Read MoreSurf has been “spread”
Well that closes the door so to speak on my Winger & Surf era. J. drove me out in the snow today so I could spread Surf’s ashes where I…
Read MoreFriday Roundup
Well a week from now I will have met my new pup already. I’m excited for a vacation! Still nervous about getting a pup. J. bought a couple puppy toys…
Read MoreChristmas List(s)
Okay you want to know what I want for Christmas. I really haven’t thought about it, but I have been coming back here and updating the following lists when I…
Read MoreBetter Day
Today was a better day. Work was better. I downloaded the new Visual Basic 2005 Express version. I still hate Visual Basic but this set up seems like it will…
Read MoreHey, I finally figured out his purpose…
On July 11th, 2001 I adopted a cat from the shelter. I am allergic to cats. I’ve never understood why I suddenly wanted a cat. I grew up with cats,…
Read MoreSurf’s Memory Page
I woke up his morning and realized the TV was still on from last night. It was 6:30am and I couldn’t fall back to sleep, so I got up and…
Read MoreSo Windy!
Today is the windiest day I think I’ve ever experienced. I even felt my house move a few times! I saw shingle after shingle being ripped from my neighbour’s garage…
Read MoreSurf is with Winger now
Surf is gone. By this afternoon she couldn’t walk, she couldn’t eat, she hadn’t peed all day, she couldn’t even stand. It was time to set her free. We don’t…
Read MoreSun Dogs
It wasn’t on my mind at all, but as soon as I walked out of the door after work today, I knew today was the day I had to spread…
Read MoreYes, I am getting a Puppy
It was a very tough decision, oddly enough everyone I know without dogs thought I should definitely NOT get another dog, and most people with a dog thought I should,…
Read MoreWinger’s Ashes
I picked up Winger’s ashes yesterday. I was anxious for them to return. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about it. I don’t really like the idea of cremation. Knowing…
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