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Hi Annette,

Thank you for posting.  It is comforting to have friends who think about what you are going through.  Thanks for the hugs.  I need them..)

Mary

I'm so sorry you had to put your dog down ... it's hard to do that any time, but around the holidays it's especially difficult. I had to do that with a cat once around Christmas ... very hard. I cried for weeks when I put Kittle to sleep. He was my first cat and such a unique individual. So no need to apologize for being depressed. We all have been there and understand (or at least many of us). Our pets are part of our hearts, and when they leave us, they take that part with them. They leave pawprints on our hearts ... it takes awhile to get over the sorrow of losing a dear furry friend. My thoughts are with you.

Eileen, Scooter and Nettie (my two kitties)

Thanks Eileen,

Sorry about your kittie too.  It is sad and depressing.  I have things here that constantly remind me of him.  I hope he is in a better place free of pain.  It is difficult to do, but you know when it is time.  My daughter grew up with that dog, and rescued him from an abusive family.  She is taking it very hard.

Sad, they do live paw prints on your heart.  He will be missed.

Thanks
Mary

Don't worry about sounding sad around the holidays.  I think part of the reason some of us get depressed is because we feel like we're supposed to be up and cheerful all during the holiday season.  No way is that possible, especially when bad things happen.  I'm so sorry about your fur baby.  Last Christmas (the day after) we had to put down my sweet loving kitty Sox and it about broke our hearts.  (((hugs)))  Sorry about your other loss too--I mean, for why you are going to a wake and funeral.

Thank you,

I know you understand.  It makes me feel better that you do.  It is hard to tell some people they think oh well it is just a dog, who cares.   I didn't tell certain people because they are not animal lovers.  I don't understand that.

I am sorry about your kitty.  I know you will miss him for a long time too.

Thank you for letting me know you cared enough to write

Mary

(((Mary)))

Sorry about your loss......our four legged family members are so special we miss them when they are gone.
Thinking of you and sending hugs.

HI and Thank you for your thoughts.  You do miss them.  They are a part of your family.  We had him for 16 years.  A long time to have a furry friend.  He was fine and then just went downhill very fast.

You don't think you can get over the loss.  I am trying to remember him in better days instead of the last time I saw him.  I stayed with him when they put him down.  So did my daughter.  We felt we owed him that much.  To be petted and loved to the very last moment.

Thanks for the hugs,

I need them

Mary

Good morning, Cindy and everyone. I hope you all had a fantastic turkey day yesterday.

Our turkey day was quiet. Just the way we wanted it. We took a nap and watched television and I played games on the computer. How much better could that be? I fixed dinner and Bill cleaned up the kitchen so that was nice for me. It felt like the perfect Thanksgiving to both of us and so we couldn't get any better than perfect.

I use to go shopping every black Friday but I haven't gone for a few years and now I can't imagine going again. How did I ever fight the crowds? I don't remember but I know that I use to love it. ha ha  I guess I am just getting older...and I don't want to venture out in the crowds anymore. I have gotten a few things for Kayden and need to get some others and then I need to get something for my great niece. Not sure what to get her...so I think I am going to get her some gift certificates...I know that a 11 year old will love those. She loves to shop that is for sure. She sure didn't get that from me or her Grandmother either. We both hate doing shopping.

The sun is out today but it is still cold. I keep waiting for it to warm up and I can't seem to get it through my head that it probably won't be warming up anymore this year. I think the warm days are a thing of the past. As much as I hate that thought it is true.

I better go. I hope that everyone has a wonderful post turkey day and gets everything accomplished that they wanted to. I am sending love and hugs to all and prayers and good thoughts are being said for everyone too. Spread some love and joy where you go today and soon the whole world will be happier.

 Yesterday was a wonderful day.  It drizzled all day but was not a yucky drizzle.  We went to my son's home on a mountain near Mt Rainier.

 It was a wonderful day with the two boys and their families.  Lots of joking, kidding, and food.  Although Mom and I were sooo surprised there was no veggie tray or cranberry sauce... omg how does one eat dressing without it?  Trip to the store for sure.  Left overs MUST have cranberries... hee hee

Today I will be taking on grandson and his friend to a family center.  They will be playing laser tag for a better part of the day.  His birthday was a week or so ago and this is his gift from me.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day today... 

Millie