Fitting Story

at 09/03/10 9:30AM
So we, as the pathetic parents of Skeeter the Wonder Moose, decided to have him cremated and his ashes returned to us. I know you're think "Wow, that's so creepy" and I kinda do, too. But when I was growing up, we had our own little field where all of our pets were "laid to rest". We even buried a horse out there, can you believe it?

They told us it would take about a week to get his ashes back. A week goes by and I haven't heard from them, so I give them a call. The lady at the vet says "Well, it's taking a little longer than expected because they didn't have a box big enough for his ashes and had to special order one." LOL...very fitting for our over-sized lovable poochy!! Big body, big heart, big box!

We still miss that big, dumb animal!
  • beckyd
    Aw, I'm sorry you're still missing him! Sounds like he was a sweet dog.
    by beckyd at 09/03/10 6:18PM

Ladies Weekend

at 08/20/10 10:22AM
Ahhhh...a group of kooky, crazy, funny women...tons of singing...making new friends...learning choreo...it's going to be a good weekend! I'm sad to miss our singing weekend with Steve Garrett, but I will definitely get some singing in. The chorus I'm in (did I tell you I'm in an all women's barbershop chorus?) is having a retreat this weekend in Salado! I'll be driving down with my friend Renee, who is a hoot!! Is it sooooo very selfish to want a little time for me? My sweet hubby has to make me do things like this, but I guess it's the curse we all carry, that we aren't doing enough. But I'm going to try and enjoy the weekend with no guilt and just have fun!
  • jenniferlyn
    Sounds like a blast, enjoy!
    by jenniferlyn at 08/20/10 3:21PM
  • mary_randers
    Hi Beautiful friend.... I noticed some camp photos on FB not too long ago, and just want you to know - I love you and miss you so much!
    by mary_randers at 08/20/10 4:25PM
  • pistal77
    Since you have encourgement, Go have fun and enjoy!!!
    by pistal77 at 08/20/10 10:57PM
  • windham4life
    Sounds like a wonderful time! Hope you enjoy!
    by windham4life at 08/22/10 9:56PM
  • cabinmommajuju
    no guilt!!! go have fun and LOTS of it!
    by cabinmommajuju at 08/24/10 2:29PM

Skeeter

at 08/11/10 11:38PM
I never thought I'd be one of those people who was totally nuts over a dog, but I was nuts over Skeeter. Skeeter was our 130 pd chocolate lab. He was a kind, gentle, sweet puppy who loved us unconditionally. A little codependent, he would walk around the house looking for Dawnn when she wasn't there or would be glued to Chris's hip if he was feeling especially bad. He would let me talk and ramble on to him about all the things I was dealing with at work. We were so blessed to find him at the SPCA, trained and sweet and looking for a good home. We tried very hard to make the best home for him, which led to today's decision to put him down. He's been suffering from epilepsy for 2 years and we thought it was under control. But two days ago, he went into a series of grand mal seizures and never really came out of them. If he had survived, he wouldn't have been OUR Skeeter. So, he's no longer in pain and we are left with amazing memories of the best dog ever. If you've met him, you know what a sweetie he was.

Skeeter will be truly missed!
  • pistal77
    I understand, my family has been there too.
    by pistal77 at 08/12/10 12:23AM
  • kaceyatthebat
    It's so sad to lose a pet. I'm sorry for you guys.
    by kaceyatthebat at 08/12/10 9:23AM
  • jenniferlyn
    God definitely made dogs to be great companions. Glad you had such a good dog, and sorry that you had to make that decision :(
    by jenniferlyn at 08/12/10 10:29AM
  • txbowler
    by txbowler at 08/12/10 3:58PM
  • cabinmommajuju
    i sowwy she she :(
    by cabinmommajuju at 08/12/10 4:49PM
  • windham4life
    awe, I'm sorry! That's so hard. I know how you feel, I am so attached to our dogs. They become part of the family.
    by windham4life at 08/13/10 8:17PM
  • felaine
    It is amazing the way fur people become family members. Their loss is always painful, but he knew that you loved him and gave him a good home. Cherish your memories of him.
    by felaine at 08/14/10 3:44PM
  • beckyd
    I'm so sorry, Sheri. Those are such hard decisions to make, but I know you made the right one. *hug*
    by beckyd at 08/16/10 11:01AM

Back

at 07/26/10 6:38AM
Back from camp and had an amazing week. Will post more later! Already tired of being back in the "world"!
  • beckyd
    Glad you had a great week!
    by beckyd at 07/26/10 9:58AM
  • mccasland
    So sad I wasn't there! :(
    by mccasland at 07/26/10 10:15AM
  • windham4life
    I always felt that way after camp!!
    by windham4life at 07/26/10 10:37AM
  • jenniferlyn
    I'm always a little sad when camp goes by and I'm not there. So glad it was a good week!
    by jenniferlyn at 07/26/10 11:55AM
  • pistal77
    I remember that feeling. Sorry I didn't get to visit. I had an opportunity to visit my grandparents.
    by pistal77 at 07/26/10 1:00PM

Honesty, please!

at 07/14/10 9:44AM
I need the help of dear friends and I'm hoping my Pleo-Pals here will help me out.

Lately, I've been very challenged with my job situation. And I'm trying to determine if I'm the one who needs to change. I'm recognizing lately that the things which annoy me about others, may very well be habits of my own. I also believe that REAL friends, those who truly love us the way God intended, will get in your face and tell you when you're wrong.

I'm sure this sounds like a very strange request, but I need my REAL friends to tell me what I do that annoys them. I'm pretty sure I know what most of the answers will be, so this will really help me get on the right track. With this information, I can gain so insight into what I may be doing to contribute to my unpleasant work situation.

Thank you in advance for your honesty!
  • kaceyatthebat
    Wow, I can't believe you are asking this! Brave woman! I'll think on it, but sadly things are dulled because I haven't been around you lately, thus I'm remembering only GOOD things! What a shame. Ha! :)
    by kaceyatthebat at 07/14/10 9:49AM
  • sheshe
    I would especially value your opinion, Kacey, because you guys lived with me for a time. You will definitely have special insight! :)
    by sheshe at 07/14/10 10:30AM
  • littlebit
    Wow! You are brave! I'm not sure that I could come up with anything... I think the fact that you're asking for this speaks to your character :-)
    by littlebit at 07/14/10 3:53PM
  • alwaysmilin
    It really shocked me when I made the decision to move to Florida with my mom and sister and new family that you were so upset. I know that the distance made it harder for you and I to be close, but I thought you would understand. I realize now the worth of what you told me, but it seemed weird coming from you to tell me I shouldn't go with my mom...
    by alwaysmilin at 07/15/10 12:05PM