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Hello! Remember me?
To the folks who have joined recently, hello! To those who have been here for a while, remember me? I hope? Even if just a little? :)
I have really missed this place, but unfortunately, real life stepped in for a while and threw me for a real loop. For me, my pain levels went through the roof, and it took us months to get them back under control. That's bad enough, I can deal with ME having problems, but when my family is beset by problems, well THAT I cannot deal with and that is exactly what happened.
My poor DH, the love of my life, was diagnosed with colon cancer. He has been fighting the battle of his life for the last year and I am happy to at last be able to say that he is winning! Chemo pills kicked his butt time and time again but he never gave up, and the last time we were at the doctor there was no sign of anything to be found. I can breathe again.
My beloved Katie, the beautiful collie girl who is my avatar, was not as lucky, and I lost her to kidney failure. God, how I LOVED that dog! I couldn't talk about dogs for months. I still have a difficult time talking about Katie without losing it and making a fool of myself, but I can't help it, she was my girl.
In July, DH said enough is enough and it was time for me to be a dog-mom again. I had to agree with him, I missed Kate's friendship and companionship and the way she would wake me up with a kiss on the cheek or a snuffle in the ear. I decided that it would not be fair to get another collie because I would always be comparing him or her to Kate and expecting the poor thing to just pick up where Katie left off, so I went with a different breed, at least for a while. (I have a secret plan to hopefully get a second dog a while down the road which will be a first for me, I have never had more than one at a time.) I now have a new sidekick, a 14 week old red merle Aussie puppy named Brian. He's adorable, he's sweet, he's whip-smart, and he's a peck of trouble and half a demon all at the same time. I love him to pieces! He's getting better about the whole peck of trouble/demon thing though. As he gets older and more able to understand he is more able to grasp that it just isn't acceptable to act like a hooligan just because the mood hits him. LOL
I will post a photo of him soon. Meanwhile, I just wanted to drop in and say hello, and that I have missed everyone and hope that everyone's lives have been less tumultuous than mine while I was gone.
Ghilly
I have really missed this place, but unfortunately, real life stepped in for a while and threw me for a real loop. For me, my pain levels went through the roof, and it took us months to get them back under control. That's bad enough, I can deal with ME having problems, but when my family is beset by problems, well THAT I cannot deal with and that is exactly what happened.
My poor DH, the love of my life, was diagnosed with colon cancer. He has been fighting the battle of his life for the last year and I am happy to at last be able to say that he is winning! Chemo pills kicked his butt time and time again but he never gave up, and the last time we were at the doctor there was no sign of anything to be found. I can breathe again.
My beloved Katie, the beautiful collie girl who is my avatar, was not as lucky, and I lost her to kidney failure. God, how I LOVED that dog! I couldn't talk about dogs for months. I still have a difficult time talking about Katie without losing it and making a fool of myself, but I can't help it, she was my girl.
In July, DH said enough is enough and it was time for me to be a dog-mom again. I had to agree with him, I missed Kate's friendship and companionship and the way she would wake me up with a kiss on the cheek or a snuffle in the ear. I decided that it would not be fair to get another collie because I would always be comparing him or her to Kate and expecting the poor thing to just pick up where Katie left off, so I went with a different breed, at least for a while. (I have a secret plan to hopefully get a second dog a while down the road which will be a first for me, I have never had more than one at a time.) I now have a new sidekick, a 14 week old red merle Aussie puppy named Brian. He's adorable, he's sweet, he's whip-smart, and he's a peck of trouble and half a demon all at the same time. I love him to pieces! He's getting better about the whole peck of trouble/demon thing though. As he gets older and more able to understand he is more able to grasp that it just isn't acceptable to act like a hooligan just because the mood hits him. LOL
I will post a photo of him soon. Meanwhile, I just wanted to drop in and say hello, and that I have missed everyone and hope that everyone's lives have been less tumultuous than mine while I was gone.
Ghilly
Hi Jaybay! Big hugs back at 'cha!! It's so good to be able to be back and it's not only great to "see" YOU again, but to meet our other CLs! We still have one of the best, most active forums on MedHelp! Yay us! LOL!
Ghilly
Ghilly
Welcome back my fellow Texan! Seems like we've been living similar lives this past year. Real life intruded on me in a large way so I haven't been able to devote myself to this forum either. Hugs to you and yours!
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Ghilly! Hello again, it's really nice to see you back. I'm sorry there have been so many problems for you, and yet glad DH is better now.
Terribly sorry about your Katie. I know how tough that must have been. I had similar when my Toby died, but instead of avoiding dogs I became like a magnet for them. I swear they knew I needed Dog-Soul to lift me up. Dogs everywhere tuned into me, and came pulling on their leashes, trying to cross the street, hanging out at my back door, causing mayhem. I was like the canine pied-piper. Something WEIRD was going on!
Well of course -how could I resist? Misty came and then everything steadied out (dog-wise) and she healed my broken heart.
They do. They are magic.
Anyway -tons of good wishes for you, hope life takes an upswing now, and God bless. All the best to you and your family. Lovely to see you back!
Terribly sorry about your Katie. I know how tough that must have been. I had similar when my Toby died, but instead of avoiding dogs I became like a magnet for them. I swear they knew I needed Dog-Soul to lift me up. Dogs everywhere tuned into me, and came pulling on their leashes, trying to cross the street, hanging out at my back door, causing mayhem. I was like the canine pied-piper. Something WEIRD was going on!
Well of course -how could I resist? Misty came and then everything steadied out (dog-wise) and she healed my broken heart.
They do. They are magic.
Anyway -tons of good wishes for you, hope life takes an upswing now, and God bless. All the best to you and your family. Lovely to see you back!
It really feels good to be back! I'm looking forward to helping the Dogs Community once again! I've got a bit of catch-up reading to do, that's what I'm going to work on for an hour or two before I go to bed tonight. So good to "see" you again, Karla! :D
Hello Ghilly...I remember you MORE than a little! I've wondered about you often & am delighted to hear from you again...I have missed your informative posts on this forum as I know others have.....You were so much help with your answers.......
I'm tickled for your DH & yes, you both can breathe again....Also glad your pain management plan is obviously working.....
My condolences on your loss of Katie...May she RIP.....
Welcome Brian & happy puppyhood! Oh, the joys of a puppy!
So glad to know your around & well.......I know others will join me in saying "Welcome Back"! Karla
I'm tickled for your DH & yes, you both can breathe again....Also glad your pain management plan is obviously working.....
My condolences on your loss of Katie...May she RIP.....
Welcome Brian & happy puppyhood! Oh, the joys of a puppy!
So glad to know your around & well.......I know others will join me in saying "Welcome Back"! Karla
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