Could use some good thoughts here

[Serena]

My dd broke up with her bf. So she's sad and upset. Then he tells her he's going to kill himself and it's her fault. So we are all sad and upset.
And she had to bring home her puppy. My kids are happy, but I'm not. Or at least not yet.
So, if any good thoughts headed this way would be appreciated.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Good thoughts coming Brit's and your ways, Laurie. Hoping things go well. And the doggie will grow on you, LOL, big as he is.

 

[txpixie]

You have my good thoughts. Try to think that when one door closes another one opens. Something really good must be coming up for your DD. Best wishes to all of your family. :yes:

liz

 

[wdw4us]

and feel bad. You can be there for her but that part of growing up is so hard. I have held my daughters hand many a night about this very thing.

No matter how old they are they still come home to mom when things go bad. Good thing she has you.

Now that puppy..........well, I hope you all adjust to it. I would not be happy - much as I love dogs, I don't want to have one.

Good luck!
denise

 

[CRB#33]

I hope everything calms down soon. This is a tough time. Breakups are so rough. Take care Laurie and hugs for your DD.

 

[circus slim]

Always good thoughts for you, Laurie...

 

[dianeschlicht]

Pixie dust and good thoughts to all of you. What kind of dog?

 

[Kitty 34]

Sending you tons of good thoughts, Laurie.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Laurie, Prayers and good wishes that your DD will not feel sorry for him and get back together with him out of a feeling of guilt. Also prayers for patience with the new pup!

TC

 

[Serena]

thanks

Diane, he's an english mastiff. He will be a gigantic dog.

 

[Bildmouse]

Best of luck with that puppy. My DS (33), not living at home, has an English Mastiff. He swear he is the size of a pony. He is very lovable and great with DGDs (4 & almost 6) but very droolly. He really doesn't know how big he is but he definitely won't let a stranger anywhere near the yard or in the house!!

 

[Toby'sFriend]

yikes! you're going to need a second job to feed that thing.

Good thoughts for the daughter Serena. Teenage years are very tough.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Diane, he's an english mastiff. He will be a gigantic dog.

yeow! Well, if it's any consolation, he may be big, but they are also very gentle and loving.

 

[RUDisney]

I'm sorry about your DD's breakup. Yeesh, it brought back a wave of memories for me and HS/college BFs. It certainly isn't fun doing the whole breakup thing.

As for the dog... see how it goes. If you find that you can't handle it, I'm sure there are english mastiff rescues that would take it and find a good home for it. They ARE beautiful dogs... kind... gentle, but you have to want to make the commitment for the dog, too.

This should teach your DD to NOT give animals as gifts, if that is how he came into the picture in the first place.

Here is a {{{HUG}}} for you and her.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Lots of good thoughts and PD for you and your daughter, Serena!

 

[Serena]

RUDisney, it wasn't a gift. She wanted the dog and that's all that mattered to her. She made excuses and lied and figured out a way to get it, even without my permission. Since I wouldn't let her keep it here, and since she had planned on moving out, she had her bf take care of it.
But she let it slip that she was already planning on breaking up with her bf when she bought it.

She told me she had to sign papers, and that was a lie. So there is no contract, and no agreement that they would take it back if something were to happen. I don't think to highly of anyone selling a dog to a minor without her parents permission either.

However, I love animals and there is no way I could leave it there with the bf. I've got a lab already, so big dogs don't frighten me or anything, I just didn't want it. I don't appreciate the whole situation.
I know I will grow to love it though, and if perchance I can't handle it, I will get help, or like you said, call a rescue place for him.
He will be in good hands, no matter what.

 

[Pop Daddy]

things will work out, Im sure

 

[RUDisney]

Gosh, Laurie, what a typical teenager you have. Sneaky... manipulative... underhanded... Yep, she fits the definition of a teen.

I agree with you... no reputable person would sell a dog to a teenager without parental consent. That dog couldn't have been cheap either.

If you look at it this way, by the time she's really ready to move out, you'll be attached to the dog and probably won't let it go with her.

Her plan will have been a failure.

 

[Serena]

sounds good to me. lol

 

[Pooh93]

I've said this before and I'll say it again. You are a terrific mom and always take the lemons and turn them into lemonade.

goes back into lurking now