Christmas Countdown - 2011

[made582]

Hey, ya'll.

I'm sorry, I don't want to be a downer, but I wanted to say a few words about my best friend.

I found this morning that my old labrador, Ben, had passed away during the night last night. He had just turned 15 years old, and he had to walk around slowly, but he was always happy. I only wish I could have been there for him as he left, just to comfort him. I owed him that much.

I feel guilty because I've been so busy, I didn't spend much time with him lately. He was always a good boy and a good friend. He loved to hunt with me, and when he was younger he caught the frisbee a thousand times. He walked with me every step I took outside, and was never mad at me for not having as much time for him.

There was some discussion lately about whether or not pets have souls and go to Heaven. I have no doubts that Ben had a wonderful, beautiful soul, and is at this moment running and jumping and chasing birds. I can't imagine that any pet who has the capacity to love someone as much as Ben obviously loved me, lacked a soul and the ability to shrug off the pains and infirmities of old age and live forever in happiness.

I'll miss my old friend dearly. I have to believe he's now happy and young, and waiting to see me again. You've been a good boy, Big Ben, and I love you.

I' sorry to hear that Bradmac. My prayers go out to your family.

 

[Undrtakr]

Bradmac - sorry about your loss. Its hard when you lose a pet. I have had them throughout my life and had to put some down. We are here for you. Im Catholic and I believe our pets will be in heaven waiting for us! They must have a Christmas corner waiting for us too?...hmmmm. We had a good weekend at Niagara falls. The juice machine broke when I used it at the hotel! I pushed the button for orange juice. It came out into the cup. Then the apple juice beside it started coming out! THEN it filled up the catch tray! The lady behind me swore and ran off LOL. Then it was spilling onto the floor! It wouldn't shut OFF! LOL Well Ill tell you more about that when I get home with some pictures too! Back to work I go!...
TO BE CONTINUED! (dun dun dun dun dun dun!) heh

 

[made582]

Good Afternoon Everyone!!!!!! It is a beautiful day here in central Indy but the storms are once again going to return overnight. The temperature is also starting to go up and it looks like we will hit the upper 80's on wednesday. I don't have much going on today so I plan to spend some time searching for new christmas decorating ideas. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MerryBells]

It's been an interesting day here at work. There is construction going on in the suite below us, and they've been drilling at their ceiling (our floor) all day. The Doctor can barely hear what the patients are saying, and nobody can hear on the phones. Plus I think these construction workers are going to drill right through the floor shortly.

 

[judesmama]

I am watching Sister Wives (awful, I know - I love reality TV!!) but it's a Christmas episode... feeling in the spirit!

 

[MsChristmas]

I hope all you Christmas Mother's had a lovely Mothers Day!

 

[mgramsey]

Hey, ya'll.

I'm sorry, I don't want to be a downer, but I wanted to say a few words about my best friend.

I found this morning that my old labrador, Ben, had passed away during the night last night. He had just turned 15 years old, and he had to walk around slowly, but he was always happy. I only wish I could have been there for him as he left, just to comfort him. I owed him that much.

I feel guilty because I've been so busy, I didn't spend much time with him lately. He was always a good boy and a good friend. He loved to hunt with me, and when he was younger he caught the frisbee a thousand times. He walked with me every step I took outside, and was never mad at me for not having as much time for him.

There was some discussion lately about whether or not pets have souls and go to Heaven. I have no doubts that Ben had a wonderful, beautiful soul, and is at this moment running and jumping and chasing birds. I can't imagine that any pet who has the capacity to love someone as much as Ben obviously loved me, lacked a soul and the ability to shrug off the pains and infirmities of old age and live forever in happiness.

I'll miss my old friend dearly. I have to believe he's now happy and young, and waiting to see me again. You've been a good boy, Big Ben, and I love you.

Sorry to hear about your loss. The loss of a close pet leaves a big hole in the family.

 

[MsChristmas]

Bradmac - sorry about your loss. Its hard when you lose a pet. I have had them throughout my life and had to put some down. We are here for you. Im Catholic and I believe our pets will be in heaven waiting for us! They must have a Christmas corner waiting for us too?...hmmmm. We had a good weekend at Niagara falls. The juice machine broke when I used it at the hotel! I pushed the button for orange juice. It came out into the cup. Then the apple juice beside it started coming out! THEN it filled up the catch tray! The lady behind me swore and ran off LOL. Then it was spilling onto the floor! It wouldn't shut OFF! LOL Well Ill tell you more about that when I get home with some pictures too! Back to work I go!...
TO BE CONTINUED! (dun dun dun dun dun dun!) heh

I cant help but laugh at your juice story!

 

[MsChristmas]

Hey, ya'll.

I'm sorry, I don't want to be a downer, but I wanted to say a few words about my best friend.

I found this morning that my old labrador, Ben, had passed away during the night last night. He had just turned 15 years old, and he had to walk around slowly, but he was always happy. I only wish I could have been there for him as he left, just to comfort him. I owed him that much.

I feel guilty because I've been so busy, I didn't spend much time with him lately. He was always a good boy and a good friend. He loved to hunt with me, and when he was younger he caught the frisbee a thousand times. He walked with me every step I took outside, and was never mad at me for not having as much time for him.

There was some discussion lately about whether or not pets have souls and go to Heaven. I have no doubts that Ben had a wonderful, beautiful soul, and is at this moment running and jumping and chasing birds. I can't imagine that any pet who has the capacity to love someone as much as Ben obviously loved me, lacked a soul and the ability to shrug off the pains and infirmities of old age and live forever in happiness.

I'll miss my old friend dearly. I have to believe he's now happy and young, and waiting to see me again. You've been a good boy, Big Ben, and I love you.

Im so sorry to hear about your loss. I know Ben will be waiting for you and is pain free and happy in Heaven!

 

[Christmasstar]

Is she the one that gave you a hard time about listening to Christmas music the other day? :wink: If so, remind her she really wanted to be here in time to join in on the festivities! :smile:

no, that was my eldest. Lisa loves Christmas as much as I do. we were talking the other day about how we are going to decorate her new apartment!

 

[trackrebel]

I am sorry to hear about your loss....I agree....he surely is running and huntin and catching birds right now. He s in heaven now I am sure

 

[vsuclaribnl]

I just saw the Home Alone house on Today and I WANT TO LIVE THERE!!! I always tell my husband I want to live there with it EXACTLY how it was when the movie was filmed. No updates or anything! It's just hte coziest house ever. Well, the house on Deck the Halls is pretty cozy too!!

Do you have a favorite Christmas show/movie house????

Without a DOUBT, the Griswold's house from Christmas Vacation!!!! And it would have to come with all 25,000 lights already put up!!!! =D

 

[ClaireLovesChristmas]

Hey, ya'll.

I'm sorry, I don't want to be a downer, but I wanted to say a few words about my best friend.

I found this morning that my old labrador, Ben, had passed away during the night last night. He had just turned 15 years old, and he had to walk around slowly, but he was always happy. I only wish I could have been there for him as he left, just to comfort him. I owed him that much.

I feel guilty because I've been so busy, I didn't spend much time with him lately. He was always a good boy and a good friend. He loved to hunt with me, and when he was younger he caught the frisbee a thousand times. He walked with me every step I took outside, and was never mad at me for not having as much time for him.

There was some discussion lately about whether or not pets have souls and go to Heaven. I have no doubts that Ben had a wonderful, beautiful soul, and is at this moment running and jumping and chasing birds. I can't imagine that any pet who has the capacity to love someone as much as Ben obviously loved me, lacked a soul and the ability to shrug off the pains and infirmities of old age and live forever in happiness.

I'll miss my old friend dearly. I have to believe he's now happy and young, and waiting to see me again. You've been a good boy, Big Ben, and I love you.

So sorry to hear of your loss xxxxx

 

[caninemom3]

Hey, ya'll.

I'm sorry, I don't want to be a downer, but I wanted to say a few words about my best friend.

I found this morning that my old labrador, Ben, had passed away during the night last night. He had just turned 15 years old, and he had to walk around slowly, but he was always happy. I only wish I could have been there for him as he left, just to comfort him. I owed him that much.

I feel guilty because I've been so busy, I didn't spend much time with him lately. He was always a good boy and a good friend. He loved to hunt with me, and when he was younger he caught the frisbee a thousand times. He walked with me every step I took outside, and was never mad at me for not having as much time for him.

There was some discussion lately about whether or not pets have souls and go to Heaven. I have no doubts that Ben had a wonderful, beautiful soul, and is at this moment running and jumping and chasing birds. I can't imagine that any pet who has the capacity to love someone as much as Ben obviously loved me, lacked a soul and the ability to shrug off the pains and infirmities of old age and live forever in happiness.

I'll miss my old friend dearly. I have to believe he's now happy and young, and waiting to see me again. You've been a good boy, Big Ben, and I love you.

Brad, I am so very sorry for your loss. Don't be too hard on yourself. Ben knew he was loved by you and all the family. Animals know who loves them. It is a shame we all get busy and at times leave them waiting. And yes, I like to think your Ben has met all my furkids who have gone on before. In fact I know he has. The Lord Christ made all creation and animals are part of that creation. I happen to personally believe that animals souls are more pure than those of humans, always innocent. An innocent soul will never be anywhere but by the side of the Master no matter if the soul was human or "animal". Please take care and please know You are in my thoughts and prayers. Ben will wait for you, be assured and the reunion some day will be wondrous and miraculous !!! (((HUGS))) to you and yours xo

 

[Christmasstar]

Hey, ya'll.

I'm sorry, I don't want to be a downer, but I wanted to say a few words about my best friend.

I found this morning that my old labrador, Ben, had passed away during the night last night. He had just turned 15 years old, and he had to walk around slowly, but he was always happy. I only wish I could have been there for him as he left, just to comfort him. I owed him that much.

I feel guilty because I've been so busy, I didn't spend much time with him lately. He was always a good boy and a good friend. He loved to hunt with me, and when he was younger he caught the frisbee a thousand times. He walked with me every step I took outside, and was never mad at me for not having as much time for him.

There was some discussion lately about whether or not pets have souls and go to Heaven. I have no doubts that Ben had a wonderful, beautiful soul, and is at this moment running and jumping and chasing birds. I can't imagine that any pet who has the capacity to love someone as much as Ben obviously loved me, lacked a soul and the ability to shrug off the pains and infirmities of old age and live forever in happiness.

I'll miss my old friend dearly. I have to believe he's now happy and young, and waiting to see me again. You've been a good boy, Big Ben, and I love you.

that is sad, had a hard time reading the whole post through my tears. Sounds like you will really miss him.
Hard not to feel guilty when you loose a friend so unexpectently.

 

[vsuclaribnl]

A friend had to put to sleep their 12-year old dog today and I was curious if you believe dogs and other animals go to heaven after they pass away? I ask because there is someone at my work who said dogs don't have a soul, so they will not get to heaven. It made me think what others have to say on this topic.

Thanks and I hope everyone has a great weekend.

You know, before I had an animal of my own my answer would've probably been very different than what I'm about to say. I have a cat, she's 3.5 years old, and I REFUSE to believe that she doesn't have a soul. When I walk through the door, she immediately jumps up from wherever she is to come out and greet me, walk all around me and snuggle, she nuzzles me when I pick her up, and she cuddles up to me when we sleep. When she looks right at me, I swear I sometimes see her smile. (Maybe I'm just crazy, lol!) She is as much a child to me as some of my friends' actual children. Therefore, I believe when that day comes where my cat leaves this Earth (I refuse to think about it right now), she will go to some sort of pet afterlife where she can be the one to chase dogs around instead of vice versa!

 

[ClaireLovesChristmas]

Good evening everyone! We had a huge thunderstorm earlier, havent had one like that for awhile! Luckily it held off while I went to pick the kids up from school! They loved standing at the windows watching the lightning flash then listening for the thunder!! One of our dogs wasnt too keen on it though!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Hey, ya'll.

I'm sorry, I don't want to be a downer, but I wanted to say a few words about my best friend.

I found this morning that my old labrador, Ben, had passed away during the night last night. He had just turned 15 years old, and he had to walk around slowly, but he was always happy. I only wish I could have been there for him as he left, just to comfort him. I owed him that much.

I feel guilty because I've been so busy, I didn't spend much time with him lately. He was always a good boy and a good friend. He loved to hunt with me, and when he was younger he caught the frisbee a thousand times. He walked with me every step I took outside, and was never mad at me for not having as much time for him.

There was some discussion lately about whether or not pets have souls and go to Heaven. I have no doubts that Ben had a wonderful, beautiful soul, and is at this moment running and jumping and chasing birds. I can't imagine that any pet who has the capacity to love someone as much as Ben obviously loved me, lacked a soul and the ability to shrug off the pains and infirmities of old age and live forever in happiness.

I'll miss my old friend dearly. I have to believe he's now happy and young, and waiting to see me again. You've been a good boy, Big Ben, and I love you.

I am in tears. I am so sorry for your loss. You took good care of him to live to be 15 years old. I think we all feel some sort of guilt when our furry friends pass on. We always think "what if" or "I should have or should not have". Big Ben is up in heaven having a great time! We will say a prayer so you can feel comfort.

 

[vsuclaribnl]

Wow, I don't think I'll ever go 6 days without checking this thread again! Two hours later and I'm finally caught up!

First off, Happy belated Mother's Day to all the moms here, whether you have human kids, furbabies, or both!

Second, congrats to kerstig on graduation and gabulldawg on your upcoming baby!!! That is such great news!!!

Third, Bradmac I am so sorry for your loss. I will send good thoughts your way and hope you are okay.

To say I am glad last week is over is an understatement! I am 8 days into my 12 day Kohl's work week, and my new every-other-week schedule at Hallmark starts this week, so I don't work there until next Tuesday. I am already enjoying the time off and look forward to getting a lot of stuff done this week!!

My birthday party on Saturday was so much fun, and every time I get my friends together I'm reminded how lucky I am. I really do have the craziest, yet most loving group of friends in the world! They are all also friends with each other, and the main group (that I call "The Crew") keeps getting bigger and bigger each year!

Also this past week, I found out one of my good friends (who also happens to be my direct supervisor at Kohl's) is pregnant! This will be the 5th "niece/nephew" that Travis and I will have by the end of the year! (My best friend up here had her baby in Nov, one of our friends in The Crew had hers in Dec, two of our friends are due in July and Aug, then this friend is due mid-Dec!) Seems at this point that he and I won't have to worry about kids for a while since all of our friends will provide us with enough to spoil.

Lastly, and ending on a bit of a nervous note, please send good thoughts to my dad. Tomorrow I am going with him to a surgical consult, as he found out this past week that his carotid artery is 90-95% blocked. He doesn't seem nervous about it and told me not to worry, but I'm having a hard time keeping myself together. If he has to do the surgery, I will be even more scared...but I just want him to be okay. He is a huge jokester though and a seeming eternal optimist...so I'm trying to be lighthearted about it, at least until the consult tomorrow!!

I'm sure I forgot some things in this update, but I think this is long enough for now. I'm waiting for Travis to get off work so we can go pick a new pair of glasses out for me (I got the ones I ordered last week and I HATE THEM! ), then going to my parents' to celebrate my birthday! My uncle is coming down from Jersey and I'm very excited to see him too!

Have a good Monday, everyone! <3

 

[MsChristmas]

Good morning, friends! Mother's Day, eh? Worship the ground that my Mom walks on. Not a day goes by there isn't a phone call or a visit. My brother lives away and my Dad has to be gone working almost 9 months out of the year. After all those years of her taking care of me, I kinda see it as my duty.

Mom and me are very close. I was always Momma's Boy and to this day I still am. I am proud to say that.

Hope everyone has a great day today! But to you Moms, thanks for making everyday great!

Very well said! I hope my Son's are Momma's Boys =0) so far they are for sure!

Good afternoon, Christmas family...


I just wanted to share really quickly.........My stepdaughter called this morning JUST to wish me a happy Mother's Day !!!!!! This is monumental...........Always before I haven't heard ANYTHING on Mother's Day and actually did not expect to...........When she called, I got all teary eyed.........It really meant a lot to me !!

Have a great rest of the day all Moms as well as the rest of my Christmas family.......xxxoox

Thats very sweet!

Thank you very much! I hope I will be a great dad. one thing is for sure the next 8 months will be a new expieriance for me,I have wanted this for the longest time!:merry:

Congrats that is so exciting! My 1st Son was a "surprise" and he is the best thing that has ever happened to me!