Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

I only had a few words

GO TO NEW ZEALAND:D


Kathy, they have penquins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, I think a trip to visit Trish and Flynnie would be WONDERFUL!!!!

But I also want to say something about your parents and the dilemma about a new puppy. In truth, I think they are being very selfish if they are putting their own needs/wants above yours in this situation since it is you and not them who would be responsible for the puppy's care. I realize that you do not have the power to change their minds or attitudes, and it is certainly to your credit that you do not want your parents' issues to make life hard for a little puppy.

But I do not think it out of line for you to tell your parents that their attitude is making a hard situation even worse for you. In truth, if they are in their 80s, you are the one who is likely to be left totally alone in the years to come -- not them. Would it not give them some peace of mind to know that instead of being left alone, their daughter would have the companionship of another beloved dog? Perhaps they just do not truly understand what a huge role Buddy has played in your life, and it would help if you explicitly tell them. Maybe this will make no difference at all in their thinking, but at least you will have had the chance to express yourself. Because you are absolutely right that this summer is the perfect time for you to adopt a new puppy if you are ever going to do so at all. If your parents want you to wait past this summer, then they are effectively making it impossible for it to happen at all. And that means they are placing their own wishes above yours, which seems very sad to me in this situation. It that is really the way that things turn out, of course we will be here to support you. But you give so much to so many others, Kathy. I really hope you will be able to claim some happiness for yourself.

Ok, here's the solution - go to NZ and visit. Then on your way back home, stop by, pick up the puppy, and tell your folks she was a gift from NZ! :p

Kathy:
I think if you asked the person with the puppies if you could bring the puppy back if your parents won't budge you could chance it. Since all of your hearts are broken, once they see a small puppy it may melt their hearts, and change their minds. Just take him for a look see to your house for a hour or so and see how it goes. I am thinking of you and Buddy, couldn't sleep well last night thinking of all that has happened. Just know a puppy has some big paw prints to fill from sweet Buddy.Blessings
Patti

Thanks for all the love ladies.:) You have all made excellent points as usual. However, I like Leslie's plan the best. :D Trish is very kind. That would probably be my only chance of ever seeing New Zealand. Plus she would take a week off to show me around and share Flynny with me. It is very tempting!:cool: Buddy can never ever be replaced, and I wouldn't want to. What I need is another fur baby that needs me. One that the sun will rise and set on just like Buddy. A little critter to spread joy and make everything okay. Although a trip would be a dream come true, what I really need is a puppy. Some little being that is happy to see me when I come home.xxxxxxxx

Hi Kathy,

Thinking of you and Buddy today.

I like Leslie's idea too. Take the opportunity for a trip if possible. What the heck, live wild! Get someone to check in on your parents and go for a week at least or two (and take the train and see New Zealand) Then when you come back, bring a puppy home and see how your parents react. :) It doesn't hurt to see how they react, they will have had time to be alone without you or Buddy and miss you both.
I'm full out ready for you to go have a grand adventure! We would all be soooo jealous!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

:eek::eek::eek: I just realized that I lost my purse! My ID, cards, cash, all of it! I am so distraught that I can't think straight or even take care of myself. I am going to continue to do what my parents need me to do for them, but I am no longer going to pretend that everything is okay, because it sure as heck isn't!:( I am not one to make waves because I strive for a calm balance, always being the peacemaker, so I usually give in. Not this time! This is too important! I am not going to be the accommodating, cheerful daughter they are used to having around. I can't even remember where I may have left my purse!:eek:

Okay, stop, breathe, deep breaths and lets retrace your steps.
Where did you last have it?
What have you done or where did you go since you Knew you had it?
Did you go out anywhere and pay for something? That is a place to start too, if you paid you had it.

Breathe.
Sharlene

Kathy:
Thinking of you and hope you find your purse. Blessings
Patti

Please tell us that you have found your purse and ID's etc.
You don't deserve having this happen to you so I hope it was just misplaced or you hung it somewhere unusual. I am praying you have not lost it!!!
Barbara