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Oh Laureen  -  I'm  not on facebook, but it sounds like Dillinger has taken a turn for the worse.  You have been such a good companion to him, and he knows it.   It's so hard to let go of our pets; as you said. "they are loaners of unconditional love".  I don't know what I would have done without the dogs that have been in my life.  I posted this a while ago, and I think that this is a good day to post it again.  I'm sure that Dillinger feels this way and is very grateful for the love that you have shown him..
Margaret  ((((hugs)))) 

HERE IN THIS HOUSE

I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks of the other dogs 'out there.'

I can sleep soundly, assured that when I wake my world will not have changed.

I will never know hunger, or the fear of not knowing if I'll eat.

I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from the heat.

I will feel the sun's heat, and the rain's coolness, and be allowed to smell

all that can reach my nose.

My fur will shine, and never be dirty or matted.


Here in this house...


There will be an effort to communicate with me on my level.

I will be talked to and, even if I don't understand, I can enjoy the warmth

of the words.

I will be given a name so that I may know who I am among many.

My name will be used in joy, and I will love the sound of it!



Here in this house...


I will never be a substitute for anything I am not.

I will never be used to improve peoples' images of themselves.

I will be loved because I am who I am, not someone's idea of who I

should be.

I will never suffer for someone's anger, impatience, or stupidity.

I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved by all.

If I do not learn my lessons well, they will look to my teacher for blame.



Here in this house...


I can trust arms that hold, hands that touch...

knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me.

If I am ill, I will be doctored.

If scared, I will be calmed.

If sad, I will be cheered.

No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful and thought to

be of value.

I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, too unruly, or not

cute enough.

My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought.

I will learn that humans can almost, sometimes, be as kind and as fair

as dogs.



Here in this house...


I will belong.

I will be home.

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That is SO beautiful! Thank you!

You are welcome Julia.  It says so much.  I love it, too.

(((laureen))) thoughts are going out for you and i know it will be hard...know i am here along with the rest of us to help you through...i am assuming that dillenger took a turn for the worst...i am so sorry.

thanks for caring about bandit...he is doing a little better since seeing the dr this afternoon and getting a couple shots.

Laureen, sometimes the things that we do with love are the hardest things that we have to do. Know that Dillinger knows that you are taking care of him and he is appreciative and loves you for it. They look to us to take care of them and this is the ultimate healing that he can have. Know that he will be waiting for you when you pass and he will be healthy, free and happy. Happiest mostly because you will be joining him once again. He will be fulfilled then as you will be too.

Know that we love you and when you feel the gentle breeze it is us there with you helping you during your time of need. My prayers are being said for you and for Dillinger. I am sending love and gentle hugs to you both. My heart breaks for you since I have been in your shoes to many times for me to want to remember. I never stop loving them and they know that. It is honor to them that I get another pet...I loved the time I had with them so much that my heart is empty without another one to love. But that is all in good time....

Laureen, I feel so bad for you. For Dillinger I know he will be free of suffering and pain. It's hard to let go, but you are his best friend and the light of his life. Know that you are making the best decision. The past few months you have provided him with all that you have to give. Be at peace knowing that. Hugs for both of you.

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Margo and all my OFF friends,
It looks like everyone needs a hug today so I'm sending them to all of you.  Happy Birthday, Mona.
The 25th anniversary party for my sis and her husband was fantastic.  The weather gods shined on us and we had a beautiful day.  I got a great shot of two of our 20 year old big burly nephews having a tea party with our 2 year old niece with a pink Barbie tea set.  We had about ten young kids and the big draw in our yard is the pond with the gold fish.  They love watching the fish.  We set up a net for volleyball and badminton.  Amazingly, no one parked in front of the basketball hoop so we had a little b-ball going on too.  It's amazing because I could play all of these!
I did a mile on the treadmill today and a dozen reps on all the ab machines.  Now if I can just keep things from going in my mouth, I'll be good.  Trying to get a lot of water in.  It's amazing how quickly I fall out of doing the basics I know I should be doing.
I'm going to an outdoor concert tonight.  We have the three h's right now - hot, humid and hazy.  I hope it cools a little by tonight.
Speedy recoveries to all who have had/are having surgeries.
Bev

Hi All,
I'm feeling sad for Laureen- after reading the poem posted I went and just hugged and kissed my gray snouted old dog Darla. I'm on the way to a swim party with my co-workers. It's our last hurrah before school starts back up. and YES, I'm wearing my bathing suit- candle thighs and ALL!
Julia

Hey my last post went awal!!!!!
Laureen I hope everything is going to be ok with Dillinger. My prayers are with you.
Well I have had it with this weight gain. I have found a program that is going to keep me healthy and on track.
Carl stayed home cause the dishwasher was acting up and we had to have a service guy come out and fix it.
Carl and I are going to Key West for a couple of days for our 30th anniversary on augest 7th.
then I have to go to Denver on Augest 14th for a week. Lots of traveling.
Hope everything is fine.
Carla

Happy birthday Mona

I spent the day getting everything finished up in the basement before they come with the carpet in the am!