My Dad

Dad 's cancer is taking over his body rapidly. I Don't think that he will be here at my house for Thanksgiving this year--a tradition for years & years--since Mom got sick--Cheryl & I traded off during that time. Then Mom died & Cheryl moved to Alaska & it was my turn!! I'm so sad.

Well, my Dad was diagnosed with bone cancer today.............He's 86 & has an artificial heart valve that has totally outlived its time, he has survived numerous accidents & illnesses through his life & fighting in Europe during WWII. He is the best man I have ever met in my life. My husband is also one of the best men that I have ever met, but my Daddy will always be #1! It's difficult knowing that he could die within 6 months to a year. He's 86!! Why didn't I realize that he could die anytime before this?!

MoM

My Mom's 80th birthday would have been today. I miss my MoM---guess it doesn't matter how old we are, we still need our Mom. Happy Birthday, Mom!! I love you!!

Peace & Quiet?

Okayyy, Dazy is in her kennel, Greg is in bed, Clover just headed upstairs, Sarge is still hiding under the table, & Chcio is lying at the bottom of the stove waiting for me to go upstairs. I'm thinking that I need to go wash my hands then have a glass of wine. Hummm, not sure that I have wine that I like--going to go check. I'm thinking that any wine will do! ;-) Nighty-night!

MOUSE!!

Okay, things just got worse!!!!!!!!!! Dazy came through the dog door & presented me with a DEAD MOUSE!! YIKES!! Then she preceded to run around the kitchen with it in her mouth as I ran screaming after her to 'LET IT GO!!!' I'm not sure who is more traumitized--Dazy or Nana? Nana ended up with the dead mouse--now what?! Dazy is going out to go potty & going to bed---maybe indefinitely!!

Dazy

I'm afraid that Dazy has been exposed to some very bad habits at Nana & Grandpa's house. I really don't believe that it's all our fault since we have had to give her medicine (capsule-style twice daily). She has become very good at mouthing her food around until she spits out the medicine capsules! So, I decided that I would make eating treats a competion---VERY bad idea!! I'm surprised that Chico is still alive! For some reason, Dazy & Chico always seem to want the same treat :-(! There have been some very scary brawls going on in my kitchen at dinner time & pill time! Sarge just hides out under the kitchen table & only darts out occasionally to grab a treat that he is pretty sure someone (namely Dazy) has forgotten about.). I'm beginning to think that I'm going to hang under the table with him! Looking forward to Tuesday. Have to add Grandpa's comment tonight---"I REALLY like that dog (Dazy)! I think he is becoming senile!

Dazy

An update as to Dazy's stay with Nana & Grandpa while Mommy & Daddy & Lucy & Lilybeth are on vacation in North Carolina. The pup is getting very bored with Nana & Grandpa's routine. She seems to be missing the chaos & activity that her two 'sisters' create at home every day. She whined a lot yesterday. Today she has been sleeping a lot. I took her outside to play today, but she wasn't too interested in the football--she did chase the giant frisbee a few times. She is definitely eating well!! I have cleaned up at least 10 poopies today from her alone. My dogs are only once a day poopers, but they are all adults & are not interested in eating anything & everything that they see! ;-) Grandpa plays with her every day & has wounds to prove it! Dazy definitely misses her family, but seems to be adjusting to living with Nana & Grandpa. Dazy, Nana, & Grandpa are all looking forward to Tuesday!