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teasel
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posted October 17, 2012 07:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for teasel     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm grateful for chocolate, and library books.

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juniperb
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posted October 18, 2012 10:50 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I`m grateful for internet friends who help keep Lindaland a positive home away from home

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posted October 19, 2012 03:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for teasel     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm not really feeling grateful at all tonight. I was worried about my little dog Rita, from around 4am onwards, Wednesday morning, but she seemed to be okay and fell asleep with me after my dad left for work. I hadn't seen her since (she goes down with my mother, and she loves my father, too, so I just thought she was with them). My dad came to get me at gone 11pm tonight, to tell me that she'd had a relapse - I hadn't even known she had been sick in any way, after that little episode two days ago - and I didn't know, because I've been so angry with my family. I'd eased up on dad, but he thought I was angry with him, so he didn't tell me earlier, but then thought I'd never forgive him if she died and I didn't know she was even sick.

If I have to express gratitude, then I'm grateful for thirteen and three-quarter years (so far, just in case) with my baby and her siblings (Bertie died January 2011). Of course, this happens just after I tell juni privately, that the rest were still with us.

I've been so angry and hating my family. Really resentful, and it still hasn't really passed, but simultaneously worried about losing any of them. I've been reading Brian Weiss' book called Miracles Happen, and just reached the chapter on pets - I stopped reading, not wanting to read about pets and death. typical. really typical. But I've been reading about how love is all there is, and thinking, "bah, that little ***** has been deliberately making me miserable all year. tell this crap to her." <~~~ utterly resentful. Like these warring thoughts about not punishing others, and wanting to hurt them as much as I've felt hurt.

Mum told me that she and my dad have a family counselling appointment on Monday evening. I thought my sister and I should have had that ages ago: I suggested it last December. she said that she'll go. I don't know if I will. Mum made the appointment because she hasn't been handling any of this well, and I was worried about her and my dad, as well as myself. So I'm grateful she's made a healthier choice. I should have attended that free therapy in May. I'm such an idiot sometimes, but I forgot about it, and I resented the idea that I was the only one who needed help.

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posted October 19, 2012 05:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for GypseeWind     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Teasel, I know you've had quite a time lately, and I feel for you.

I guess the only thing to do is wait it out.
Sometimes change for the good comes in a disguise as endings, tragedies, turbulence ,etc..
I will be thinking of you.

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posted October 19, 2012 05:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for GypseeWind     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Today I am grateful for Autumn. Even though I am a summer girl all the way, there is something to be said about the leaves, and the air that is so invigorating. My kitchen smells like chocolate chip cookies. I even like the sound that the heat makes when it kicks on, it's very comforting.

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posted October 19, 2012 10:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sorry, teasel. *hugs*

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posted October 19, 2012 10:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by GypseeWind:
Today I am grateful for Autumn. Even though I am a summer girl all the way, there is something to be said about the leaves, and the air that is so invigorating. My kitchen smells like chocolate chip cookies. I even like the sound that the heat makes when it kicks on, it's very comforting.

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posted October 20, 2012 02:33 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for teasel     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm grateful for coconut water.

I was cruising for a bruising earlier, so I'm also grateful for herbs that relax you.

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posted October 20, 2012 03:36 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
lol teasel, I have some of that too. Perhaps it would help.

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posted October 21, 2012 11:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for GypseeWind     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
We went to a giant indoor garage sale yesterday, and mah honey bought me 25 DVDs.
My horror collection is righteous these days.

And, I'm thankful for the 3 precious hours I got with my oldest daughter today. We looked at pics together.

My life is a blessing, all of it.

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posted October 22, 2012 01:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

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posted October 22, 2012 03:32 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for teasel     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Rita scared me earlier, when she was lifting her head and letting out gasps, but mum told me she was doing that before, and it was when she wanted something (she has no voice ). I gave her some water, and she stopped. She just slept for about an hour, woke up and seemed like she wanted to throw up, and now she's sleeping again.

I'm grateful for that, for her kisses this morning, and that she was just wagging her tail as I was gently holding her head, and talking quietly to her. At first I was worried something was wrong, and then mum told me what she was doing - and she wagged it strongly a few times after my squeal of delight. I've been giving her electrolyte-enhanced water when she wanted water, so that's added on to the other things. I added a little colloidal silver for the next drink.

I'm grateful for my parents, that my dad got home safely after getting my sister from canada, and for friends.

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posted October 22, 2012 06:10 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for teasel     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
She died. Around 5:30am, I guess - there was no clock next to the bed.

I can't believe this. I had gone beyond tentative optimism, and was just feeling happy, and then I noticed that she was only breathing about once every thirty seconds. Dad turned her over, looked at her face and said she was gone. I've been holding her ever since, and just wrapped her in the section of blanket that she'll be buried in. I might wrap her in my fluffy robe as well.

As much as i thought she was going to be up and walking in a day or two - god, this is like a sick joke - I'm grateful that she seemed to have a nice last night with us, and knew that we were there with her, trying to help her, and loving her.

I'm getting this out now, because I still can't believe it. I can't believe she's gone.

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posted October 22, 2012 08:56 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
teasel, I`m so sorry for your loss.

Rita now has her voice back now and she`s calling to Bertie. They will be together again reminiscing of your love and devotion . Your loss is their gain in being reunited.
Hugs Ang

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posted October 22, 2012 08:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I am thankful the election is almost over and the awful political advertisements will stop.

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posted October 23, 2012 03:08 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for T     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
teasel, that's awful. I don't even know what to say... I know what a mess I would be. tbh, i can't even imgaine as i've not had to go thru it yet with such a beloved pet. just thinking about it is hard enough right now. I know for me it would be worse than most human deaths i've suffered through......i'm sure yoube been through so much together.

Wish i had the proper words to say to ease your pain. There are none, i'm afraid. ....Think of Rita at her best (i hear that helps a soul that has crossed over - human and animal), when she was young and lively. Remember the love you shared and nothing else. Don't think of her at her weakest... You'll reconnect with her some day. And in a way, she's always with you. You can never be parted.

hugs to you.

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posted October 23, 2012 05:12 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for GypseeWind     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

I think you must be the best Doggie Mommie ever. I agree with T, they are always with you.

I didnt think I would survive when my little dachund died. She was 15 (I think) human years old, and had been with us since my oldest was 2 years old. She's in nearly every family photo I have.
I wasn't in the mood to talk, and I didn't want to go to work, etc.
But in a way, doing all the normal things was the best thing for me. So, while you are grieving just know that your friends are available as sounding boards, and we'll be around if you need us.

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posted October 24, 2012 08:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I`m thankful for beautiful Autumn mornings, pumkins, spice and everything nice

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posted October 25, 2012 09:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This a.m., I`m happy for the sparkling dew on the dancing grass and puppy kiss`s.

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posted October 26, 2012 08:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Wonderful people with integrity and a just soul. A rare breed in todays world

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posted October 30, 2012 10:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Grateful we all woke up this a.m. and the loss of life in Sandy is low compared to past storms

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We dance around the ring and suppose, but the secret sits in the middle and Knows
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posted October 31, 2012 10:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for juniperb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I`m cheered and thankful for birdsong this a.m to brighten a dreary day.

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