Thread:Jabeh/@comment-38124253-20190326032819/@comment-38762283-20190421212056

I am feeling better! What about you? Did I see something about being in the hospital???

The dog in my picture is Samson/Sammie, the one who just passed away. He was HUGE even though he was the runt of 11 and only 4.5 lbs when we brought him home. Not terribly bright, but had allllll the heart to make up for it! And Rosie is doing a lot better lately. Still has sad times, of course, we both do. But, even the guy at grocery pickup today commented on how much happier she seems. She was/is my daughter's dog...a birthday present from me to her when she was...gosh...12? And there has never been any doubt whose dog she was! Maggie was ready to take her to school with her, but I wouldn't let her because of Sam. Now she is getting married and moving across the country with her fiance who is in the navy. So, Rosie bonded over the years with one of Maggie's little brothers....who is now heading to college. Poor dog is going to be a wreck all over again!

There really aren't any words to describe that kind of loss. This was the first dog I've lost since I was a kid, and it just leveled me. But, I'm so thankful to have Rosie to cry on as needed. She is no spring chicken, though, so I get scared... My sister also passed away last year unexpectedly, and she and Samson were pals, so I tell myself they have each other now at least. Dammit.

What was your golden's name?

LOL...it is like she knows I'm talking about her. Rosie just came up and made a funny sound at mea nd presented her back to be scratched. Goofy girl.

So, how did your clothing store study go?? I've got myself a spreadsheet for the game, too, but haven't started tracking passes received. I probably shouldn't. I'm a little obsessive as it is! lol!!