Monthly Archives: September 2011

Trying To Find A New Normal

Posted on September 21, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The air is cooler. Leaves are starting to fall. And we are working on finding what normal is. I picked up Hope’s ashes yesterday. When the assistant at the funeral home pulled out the cremation certificate, the card with the … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Caring

Posted on September 18, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Dog people are so special. The comments, emails, Tweets and cards of support have meant a great deal. Knowing people care helps helps us to deal with our grief. A friend sent to me the following observation. Its author is … Continue reading →

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Heaven Has No Fleas

Posted on September 13, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The calendar showed flea treatment was due. I had to treat only two dogs. It is times like these we feel Hope’s absence. Looking at the ottoman she liked to snooze on or feeling that empty spot on the bed … Continue reading →

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Hope Is At Peace

Posted on September 9, 2011 by daysofourdogs

We sent Hope to play on the Rainbow Bridge this morning. Jake, my husband and I helped her cross over. Even though it was the right thing to do, we are devastated. She didn’t suffer.

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One Day At A Time

Posted on September 8, 2011 by daysofourdogs

We kept the vulture at bay for another day. Hope’s oncology veterinarian said, “ Her cancer is much more advanced.” We knew that. But how much more? We didn’t want to lose her too soon. An ultrasound revealed a colon … Continue reading →

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We Are Losing

Posted on September 7, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is at the oncology vet now getting assessed. How much cancer? Where exactly is it? Can we keep her comfortable? The cancer vulture is circling, and I can’t shoot it out of the sky.

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The Dachshund Diva

Posted on September 5, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Our little diva tried to wield her power the other day. Windy has the determination of a terrier. I needed to leave one morning, and she didn’t care. I called for her all over the house and backyard. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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