Hmm my thought...if he loves you, he should except and love your extended family...they are part of you as well, animals or not they are what makes you...you. I know my animals are like my children just with alot less mouth, I care for them and I love them. I think its selfish to want you to get rid of any...they were there before him and will probably be there long after he is gone...Ide stay firm and say NOWAY...take me with them or theres the door. Your animals are your family and not just a piece of furniture. From what youve written in the past its seems like you love them very much and thats not something you should give up. Not for anyone but yourself if you should decide to do that...it should be your decision not his. Thats my 2 cents...

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been having discusions with the  buy about my animals...
he thinks i have too many.
he says a dog and a cat are enough.
the extra cat and the birds are not needed.
i do believe it is a deal breaker.
i'm feeling alittle down about this turn of events.
but.
they are not just animals. they are my family. and i am NOT going to part with a single one of them for anybody.
how can anyone say that these little creatures are not important. how can anyone think that just because someone came into my life that i would not need these furry, feathery friends. how can anyone not realize that i did not have these dear little things becasue i was lacking anything.
i enjoy them i love them i like taking care of them.
anyone who has known me at all woudl realize this. they animals were here alot longer....
i'm going to go cuddle the furry feathery little buggers.
GROUP HUG!
thank you for listening and all thoughts or suggestions i will take into consideration as long as it does not involve shortening my family!

my gosh you sound like me...why is it the thoughts bombard us at early am hours?  We ought to have a late night crew here and we can vent to each other lol...as for the gray hair I think these past two months I have become the queen of gray hair and black circles under the eyes...argggggggg I feel like Ive aged 20 years and such a short time...calgon take me away!!!!

Graduation was perfect!!!! and the rain held off... Rachael was glowing and so proud of herself, I couldnt have been more happy for her, I yelled like a wild women and got this loud horn from a boat store that I blared too when she crossed that stage lol but hey she earned it...I took TONS of pictures when I eventually get them loaded I'll post a few, but it was a wonderful night. I took her and some of her girlfriends and the rest of us out afterwards to a local  joint and they had a blast...it happened to be karaoke night and it was halarious, but fun...and we all had some really good food...it was just a nice night for all and it was good to see Rachael and Jimmy so happy.  SHE DID IT!!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!
 
Another note...Bill had his dopper test this past Tues., after 3 mins he stopped then alittle later felt some pressure in his chest, after resting abit he was fine. He seems to be ok  for now but the doctor said no more appointments until he consults with the other doctors. I just received a call this morning from him, we have to go in for another CAT scan in the morning, which was orginally scheduled for the 22nd, I am really dreading this....I know the inevatable(sp?) is coming, I know they are going to say he needs an operation, I was just praying it would be later then sooner. Oh sheesh, least we had yesterday to be happy...tomorrow is another day. I wish this was happening on Monday cause I know I will have to wait till Monday to hear the results I guess since they are doing it on a Friday. Anyway ladies...I need prayers, ALOT of them...

In a way you both have graduated!
congratulations to you both!