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!
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!
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!
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"!
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!