Good Morning, Christmas family
It is sunny here in Ohio but a little chilly still. So far the weekend has been pretty nice, other than Friday, of course. In just a few hours we will be taking Hermione to her puppy class. Last week they took pictures of anyone's pup who wanted them for free and had the pups wear a graduation cap with a toy that looked like a diploma in front of them. Of course, we had Hermione's pic taken. I don't know how well it will turn out as she was just extremely wigly as she always is. during the photo session but I think the photographer may have gotten her. We will see when the proofs become available.
The house is just a little emptier than it was without Ivy. I am so used to her being with her "brother" Wishbone looking out the window at this time of day or sleeping on the back ot fhe loveseat. I could not seem to fit exercise in while I was working 1-9 every afternoon. Maybe I will be able to again now that I will be on days again.
CAH you have been on my mind so much these past few days. I know what you are going through having lost both brothers and my first husband prematurely and I feel so much for you. I am praying for comfort for your family.
As for me, I know we did the right thing even though it was a hard thing.
Ivy was always the "alpha" dog here (other than me of course) and even though she only weighed 12 pounds, everyone else took heed when she would "speak". If she didn't like something she would nip her siblings in order to tell them to back off.....she was not vicious though, she just didn't take any stuff from anyone.
I don't know why but death or loss always leaves me feeling so exhausted. I have been sleeping lots these past few days and still when I am awake I have a very lethargic feeling. Not very motivated to do anything, except of course, eat. I am compensating with foord right now and I know I shouldn't be but that is a conscious choice on my part. Once I get established in my new job which starts this week I plan on trying to return to my diet and begin exercising.
I know that God loves all his creatures and I also know if people go to heaven dogs and cats and animals all certainly do. They are completely innocent and not guilty of anything except wanting to give unconditional love to their people. I never considered myself Ivy's master nor do I think of myself that way with any of my furkids. I am their caretaker, their pet parent. Not someone who "owns" them. How can you "own" a living being anyway ??
For the first time since Ivy passed I looked at the Hallmark Dream Book yesterday and picked out ornaments I want this year. I know I will see Ivy again as I hope I see all my furkids I have lost and I am looking foward to holding my "little bean" again......
Thank you again for all of your messages and love and kind words. Christmasstar - Thank you for that amazing article you sent me. I may have thanked you before, I just can't remember. if I did thank you before, just ignore me, I am still not quite myself. You have all given of yourselves so much during Ivy's sickness and death and I am in awe, as I always am of everyone here.
Made - Thank you for the poem, it was the first step toward letting go and I cannot tell you much I appreciate it.
Sugar and Meceka and everyone who sent me messages I love you all so much. I hope to be here for you if you ever should need me.
Seawaters - Thank you also for what you did and I am so glad your blood tests were normal. You are so brave and such an inspiration. As we are both Catholics I mention you to our Blessed Mother each time I say a rosary xo
Xmas - Happy Anniversary. That is so wonderful. But then your wife has an AMAZING husband and she is so lucky. xo
MerryMistletoe - I am so sorry you are having trouble with your baby getting older. That is one thing as a pet parent I have never had to deal with and I know it must be hard. Watching one you love go out into the world knowing you can't control what they encounter has to be very stressful. I will keep and your family in my prayers.
Take care, Christmas family. Sorry I went on for so long. I love you all, each and everyone xo and remember - A very short time unitl Christmas in July !! Does anyone remember what those Christmas trees are called that they sold last year, you know the ones that are "instant" and light when you plug one section into the other w/o needing a wall socket or cord ?? I think my sister needs one of those.
:-x
