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HI you two!! Yes, I am reading along too, I love your stories and the way you write, it often leaves a tear in my eye. Ohhhh Moo, it must have been bittersweet to wake up after your girl visited you!! What a sweetie that Lulu is! Hope she comes calling again soon :):)
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Still hanging in there, will add more to grieving book too. I got a bit of laryngitis the last couple of days, better today, but after being up a couple of hours my voice still struggles to talk. I need to make a phone call or two but will be sure the voice is okay first, and keep it short. I am avoiding dairy products, even drinking my coffee black.
I have a new job possibility and that is the reason for the one call, it is also in Port Huron, and I haven't heard and I should soon. I want to keep some pressure on them so that they want to hire me. It's a small outfit, and right up my alley.
crossing fingers! Hope you get the job
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Howdy all, and still job looking, though doing a bit on web design at home, keeping up with some old clients. A phone interview tomorrow, though I the place the job is at may be a company I have tried at before. But at least it won't cost any gas money. You have to stay optimistic.
On grieving, this is short, and has to do with children. When your child is real young they may not understand death, but let them be part of the process. Don't hide it. Now when Lulu was ill, our cats, especially Nellie was nearby most of the time. And both cats were aware of Lulu's passing. And I could tell they have both been affected. That is why, the time is right for a new dog for us, but will have to wait until 1.) we got the right dog for us & 2) we can take care of the dog, financially as well as emotionally.
One final point, if you do have a ceremony and bury a pet, let your children and other pets, (that is if they do go outside be part of the ceremony).
Well that is it on this part, of the grieving. I sort of put this into my own words. And really you know your children and other pets. You do have to be cognizance of their reactions and feelings. Have a great evening and night!
Hi Bob and Moo - fingers still crossed on the job front, especially now we know that will bring Stella into the family :) Hope you two and the kitties are doing well :)
Trish
Just a quick note, still think of Lulu on my walks. We are going to Lewiston, Michigan this morning a 3 1/2 hour drive, though weather is good, a bit windy so will probalby take 4 hours. We sold my late dad's Mercury to a friend, so she needs it and finished chemo. So Moo is driving the Mercury up while I drive the truck. We will have lunch with Judi, who we haven't seen since we were up there two years ago, with Lulu of course.
Oh, we are dog sitting for our son's girlfriend's mom's dog. She is a small, but overweight 14 year old. Wow! Well I am hoping that she brings a bit of sparkle to our two cats.
More later, but wanted to get on and chat. Still job hunting, but I am volunteering for Romeo, Michigan 175th anniversary, they loved my pictures on Facebook, and I met yesterday, took more pictures and showed them a couple of video slide shows I did for a class reunion and my dad's memorial. So they are gung ho for a few short video slide presentations. So I will be busy, and I am thinking very good networking. I am sure there will be lots of people there, and it can and often brings in the local tv (Detroit) media people. ;-)
Have a good trip. Sounds like a good way to spend a day to me. :) The volunteer project sounds exciting. Hopefully it can lead to something else. :)
Hugs to you and Moo,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Thanks Molly, we had a great, but if short time. But visiting, having lunch and then the drive back together was worth it. We stopped in West Branch, Michigan where we spent our last few anniversaries at with our beloved Lulu, and I think that was therapeutic. We can return, knowing that we have visited with Lulu with us in spirit. The next time it will be with our new dog when we get her, Stella of course!
Well, tired and retiring for the evening.
Labdad,
as kids, we took it upon ourselves to have a "fun-funeral" even for hamsters etc. My parents weren't involved that I can remember.
I just assumed that all kids did this :)
Good luck with the job hunt! I'm in the same boat.
Our house guest has arrive. Click on the 2013 album. Daisy is a 14 year old miniature dog, staying with us until Sunday.