Had a BLAST last night with an impromptu get together with Donna and Gardner to see a Christmas show (rescheduled because of last week's blizzard) at the community theater my daughter and I have been involved in for years.
It was so neat meeting at Bertucci's, gnoshing on appetizers before the show and finding we tended to eat more of someone else's than our own. Gardener and Donna both looked quite handsome and lovely perspectively. I tried thinking of an appropriate word.. GALette for femmes... and am stuck on the male.. GALombissimo? The company was so convivial we barely got to the theater in time to scurry to our seats.
Thank you, especially for responding to my initial decline with your
Originally Posted By: Gypsy
Oh oh OH Oh Ohhh Ohhh Ohhh until I heard an "okay I'll come." The pain of divorce I know lead(s) me to withdraw. It was great that G'Man came out.
As I said on my thread tonight, that is what got me off my not-much-GALing-lately arse to go!
Originally Posted By: Gypsy
Donna and I continued on during the night and were kicked out, the last ones to leave the establishment.... And I was the last one in the house at 1:30 AM.
Why, you dirty stay-outs!
Thanks, again. ((hugs))
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
Well.. our dear sweet pooch is showing increasing signs of her terminal illness. Weight loss, increasing weakness in one leg. Christmas Day she was so subdued I was afraid the end was imminent.
The vet told me that our dog had probably been stressed when we all left Christmas eve. Her weakened immune system intensified the effect.
What's weird is that she still has a sunshiny disposition, a big smile and loves to be close. It was the first time she'd seemed really sick.
I've put down runners so that she has traction walking on the wooden floors. It's a small concession. I'm also learning about in home euthanasia and associated costs... trying to be practical. But oh the sadness within when the reality occasionally pokes its head up.
Just after college our family dog had a series of strokes within a two day period. My mother decided it was his time and had him put down and let us know afterwards. I missed being able to say goodbye. The grief I felt was enough for me never to want to have a pet again for fear of the loss I'd feel.
Thank goodness for kids who persevere and that our sweet puppy has been in our lives so long. A divorce, a father's passing and the near end of a long time family companion. Busy year..
I haven't had a dog for a while but do share our home with 2 lovable and cuddly ferrets. We almost lost out first one the first winter we had him. The vet bill was more than he cost but I wasn't going to let that sweetie die if I could help it. He has helped our kids so much.
It is so hard to let go when it is time. I think that is why they often go away if possible to die. My heart is with you guys.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
