My Day Today So Far
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
December 10, 2019 7:40am CST
Today is a mixed emotions day for me. It marks 4 weeks since our precious Doodles the cat has passed away. I’m still mourning his loss and crying. I know time heals all and every day is a bit better.
I still have two wonderful granddoggies, whom I love with all my heart. They were our older son’s first babies before my grandchildren came along.
I recently returned from my first long walk, since our arrival in Florida. It was getting warm, so I’m glad I walked early. I’m in the middle of doing two loads of laundry.
My hubs is on his way to a highly recommended dentist. His dentist in Connecticut found a problem during a routine cleaning, but there was no time to take care of it up north. Afterwards, he will visit his best childhood friend, so I’m on my own today until hubs returns.
I may mourn some more or go for a bike ride along the ocean. I think the latter will be better for me.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
10 Dec 19
I appreciate that you are still in mourning for Doodles as they do become such integral family members.
However!!! It's 3:53pm here, it's dark, it's cold and it's raining. I'm finding it difficult to empathise with someone who had to go for a walk early because of the heat and who is considering an afternoon bike ride by the ocean!!!!!!
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@Marilynda1225 (82531)
• United States
10 Dec 19
Grief comes in waves and it's never easy mourning the loss of a pet.
Enjoy your bike ride along the ocean and think of all the good times you had with Doodles.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Dec 19
Yes, each day gets easier (talking from experiencing loss recently) I like to think about the person, or animal, in no more pain and being free and happy.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
10 Dec 19
I totally understand; and there's no one telling you that you shouldn't still be mourning...but try and keep your mind off of it. Take that bike ride. Hugs.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Dec 19
@LindaOHio Yes, they are our older son’s dogs. One is a purebred Shiba, and the other is a rescue Shiba mix.
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@LindaOHio (176200)
• United States
10 Dec 19
@DianneN By the way, are those your son's dogs? They are gorgeous. They look like Shiba Inus or Buhunds.
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@lillywriter (1143)
• Lithuania
10 Dec 19
pets are like family members so it is not a surprise you feel bad. Time will heal the loss.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Dec 19
I agree the ride will be better for you and you can still think of all the good times you had with Doddles while you ride.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
11 Dec 19
@DianneN I am sure he knows it where ever he is. I wonder if my Beau is there with him? They might even be great friends.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 19
@BelleStarr I’m sure they are running around together and wonderful, happy friends!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Dec 19
I can’t stand dentists, but they do save our smiles.
My husband’s new dentist suggested something else to save his tooth and will work on it tomorrow. I’m going with him to his appointment tomorrow, and will make an appointment for a cleaning in March. I already discussed it with my dentist up north. It makes sense that we have dentists and doctors in both places now.
Thank you! The doggies are so well loved by the family. They are so good and protective of the kids, too.
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@wolfgirl569 (105020)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Dec 19
Hope you have a good bike ride. That would be good.
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@wolfgirl569 (105020)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Dec 19
@DianneN How did you forget your coffee ?
I have a bag of mixed things ready to donate.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
10 Dec 19
@wolfgirl569 I have no idea! Guess I had too much on my mind or was too busy. I finally had it though.
Glad to hear it. I had to make one quick trip because they were so bulky.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Dec 19
Enjoy your me time. Stay away from shopping!
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Dec 19
@DianneN After all that work, you need shopping as a reward!
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@snowy22315 (179489)
• United States
11 Dec 19
Maybe do a bit of both..My sister's kitty is now very sick and she is broken up about it. However, she has a ray of hope since the cat's lymphoma test came back negative..she still has bad kidneys though..and just can't seem to keep weight on. As long as she doesn't appear to be suffering, sis is going to do whatever she can. She has the resources for specialists and what not...so hopefully Cougar can have a bit more time..
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@LeaPea2417 (37333)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10 Dec 19
I still feel bad about Doodles and I only know about him online. I am sure you will mourn him a long time.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
11 Dec 19
Both are so cute and its good to spend time with them as they also like our company and most loyal one. You also drive bike wow i would love to see it.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
12 Dec 19
@birjudanak You need to learn how to drive a car. You never know when you’ll need one.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
12 Dec 19
@DianneN That's nice you can run bicycle. I still don't know how to ride car haha.
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@Hannihar (130222)
• Israel
11 Dec 19
@DianneN
It is very fresh in your mind about losing Doodles. You will always remember Doodles. He was very special to you and your family. How is your son doing? So, I take it those are your older son's dogs in the picture. They look very sweet. It is nice to take a walk before it gets hot out. I am hoping I can walk on Shabbat morning. I will miss those walks when the weather in winter will not allow me to. Then I will have to wait till nice weather to return. My condolences for your husband having to do to the dentist. Going for a bike ride along the ocean sounds good and you can reflect there too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
11 Dec 19
Thank you. Our son is doing much better than he did when he lost his other cat. He told us that he can’t understand why, since he loved Doodles, too.
Yes, those dogs belong to my older son. They are very loving, but getting old now.
I was so out of shape that I didn’t make it over the bridge to the beach. I intend to get back into shape soon. Walking is so good to do. Perhaps you can walk on milder days.
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@Hannihar (130222)
• Israel
12 Dec 19
@DianneN
That is a good question he asked but I guess because animals do not live forever so far. They look like sweet dogs in the picture. I do not remember you mentioning them before. You have plenty of time to get yourself back in shape. I really want to walk but in winter I do not know when the rain will come or not. If Shabbat does not have rain and is ok I will take a walk. You have a good point on taking walks on milder days.
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