DDA Chapter 27

[my3princes]

Morning everyone,

Schools in full swing, back to school nights done & we have settled into our schedule. Now the kids want a dog! I am still thinking about that one.

We are supposed to get that cold here too on Friday & Saturday..50's/60's Brrr!!!

Have a great day.

We totally miss our dogs, but know that we do not have the lifestyle that supports having pets. Between the adults working full time, the kids school, sports and extra curricular activities and our love of travel, be it camping, car shows, long disney vacations, cruises or other exotic locales it just doesn't work and would be tremendously expense to boot. I remember when we first got our pets we could bring them all to the vet at once, were only charged one visit charge plus vaccinations. By the end if we brought all 3 at once we were charged 3 office visits and they were not cheap. There are certainly lots to consider

While a few of you are considering a dog, we are going through the process of deciding when it will be time to have our beloved Button put down. She will turn 15 next week and her health is declining quickly now. I think it is something we need to do before we go away in 2 1/2 weeks. I just don't know if I am ready. I realize it is not about me; it is about her quality of life. So, I need to wrap my head around it.

I also need to justify the expense and I don't know how much that is yet. It would probably be about the same cost as boarding her while we are gone since she needs extra care. Kristin says goodbye to her every time she comes over to the house to visit. Her roommate told me on Sunday that I needed to have a talk with Button to let her know that it was OK to just let go; that I did not need her to support me emotionally any more. I had that conversation and now she seems perkier than ever. She is like the EverReady bunny...

That is a decision that is not easy to make and is not easy to live with. I know that we did what was right by our pets, but making the decision felt like I was playing GOD and I did not like it at all. I prayed for months that they would each pass on their own. Good luck coming to terms with it

 

[PNO4TE]

I know how hard it is, Elin. I went through it 2 years ago with Shane. In our head we know it's time but in our hearts it's so hard to do. Sending you s and comfort.

Go read the Rainbow Bridge and have a good cry.

A friend sent it to me. I cried.

 

[Tammi67]

A friend sent it to me. I cried.

 

[babytrees]

I feel extra blessed! Did we have a nice visit?

Well you and I had new guy friends...and we both seemed very happy. Other than that it was a mundane visit...I like mundane.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Good morning!

 

[PNO4TE]

Well you and I had new guy friends...and we both seemed very happy. Other than that it was a mundane visit...I like mundane.

I would love a mundane life right about now!

I am also glad to read that I was not included in the group with new guy friends!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[bear74]

We made the decision.

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning.

Well you and I had new guy friends...and we both seemed very happy. Other than that it was a mundane visit...I like mundane.

Ooooh.....were they cute??

 

[Glynis]

Elin - My prayers are with you. It's not an easy decision to make. Alan and I made the decision to put Cozy down, and within a day, she passed on her own. I was glad we had made the decision, but even more glad that she took the decision out of our hands. I hope you find some peace!

 

[babytrees]

Good morning.


Ooooh.....were they cute??

that's what I hate about my dreams.....if I haven't met or seen pictures of somebody they are hazy. Their haziness was cute

And Elin you definitely were not in the "new" guy group...yourBob was there, I think he would have definitely been put out.

 

[Disney Yooper]

OMG! My mother just called and my aunt is wondering if it is too late to change her mind and come on our vacation. Why oh why, couldn't she have said something a week ago before I cancelled the Treehouse Villas. I don't know what I'm going to do. I'll be calling every day and seeing if I can wait list. This is not going to be fun. This is my favorite aunt who has done so much for all of us. I can't say "Sorry, you're too late". I just can't!

 

[bethbuchall]

OMG! My mother just called and my aunt is wondering if it is too late to change her mind and come on our vacation. Why oh why, couldn't she have said something a week ago before I cancelled the Treehouse Villas. I don't know what I'm going to do. I'll be calling every day and seeing if I can wait list. This is not going to be fun. This is my favorite aunt who has done so much for all of us. I can't say "Sorry, you're too late". I just can't!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

 

[bethbuchall]

The next DDA member to appear in my dreams was Becky. Unfortunately, I have no other details of that dream. I also had a very strange dream about eating chicken wings with Laura's boyfriend's family, but neither he nor Laura were there. The strangest part was that I didn't eat any of the wings, because I wasn't hungry.

Good morning, DDA!

 

[PNO4TE]

Vicki - Good luck with your vacation drama!

You all have some amazingly vivid dreams. I hardly ever remember mine!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

I missed Button when I got up this morning. But, I am at peace with our choice.

 

[Glynis]

Good morning, DDA!

I missed Button when I got up this morning. But, I am at peace with our choice.

It's not easy. I'm glad you are at peace!

 

[tinker1bell]

Okay I am still packing!!

We leave today and will stay overnight in Philly. We fly to Seattle tomorrow and stay overnight there. Get picked up and are taken to the Princess Sapphire for a one night cruise to Vancouver. Stay overnight there and then take the Disney wonder for 5 days. We land in LA on Sept 25 and stay two days at the Grand Californian. Stephanie goes home Sept 27 and I will stay with relatives and come home Oct 2.

See ya on the flip side!!!!!

 

[bear74]

Okay I am still packing!!

We leave today and will stay overnight in Philly. We fly to Seattle tomorrow and stay overnight there. Get picked up and are taken to the Princess Sapphire for a one night cruise to Vancouver. Stay overnight there and then take the Disney wonder for 5 days. We land in LA on Sept 25 and stay two days at the Grand Californian. Stephanie goes home Sept 27 and I will stay with relatives and come home Oct 2.

See ya on the flip side!!!!!

Terri have a great trip. I can't wait to see pics.

 

[PNO4TE]

BON VOYAGE Terry & Stephanie!!