There must be a silver lining...

I will not dwell on bad news, but I must get this off my chest. Marc found out today that his shop is closing up today. Like everyone else you see on the news, we knew this could happen, just never thought it could, would happen to us. We will make the best of our situation. I have just resigned myself to the fact that this is a challenging year for us. I know I am not alone in this though. So many people out there have worse situations to face. Every cloud has a silver lining. We must make the best of what life throws at us and come out better at the end of it.

A thank you goes out to all of you who have commented on the loss of my doggie, Guinness. Many of you have shared your own personal stories of loss of your own pets. They are so much more to us and hold such a special place in our hearts forever.

Peace,
-Roberta

Lost a Good Friend Today

I know I said I would try to keep this as cheerful as possible, but today that is just not going to happen. This week, our beloved dog, Guinness, suddenly became dreadfully ill. Our vet tried for a couple of days to diagnose what was wrong through x-rays and blood work, to no avail. Yesterday, his condition rapidly deteriorated and he was admitted to the local emergency veterinary hospital for dehydration, pain management and to try to figure out what was happening to him. They knew he was anemic, but there was no apparent source of blood loss. Within a few hours he endured many blood tests and an ultrasound test, but at around 1 a.m. this morning, his big heart could take no more. Little Buddy, you are so missed by me, Marc, Jac and Bean. We regret most of all that we did not get to say goodbye to him... At least we know he is at peace with his Grandmother, Dyna. She will take care of him.

Photo credit to: Pet-Personalities.com. Guinness was happiest of all doing his agility. I want to thank Janet McKallor Beck for bringing Guinness (and Dyna) into my life. He lived life to the fullest in his short 10 years and 10 months.

Peace,
-Roberta