17 Days
By Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (132186)
Marion, Ohio
February 12, 2026 9:14am CST
March keeps getting closer. I will be glad when it gets here. By then the days will be even longer again too. It's nice to see more daylight and less dark.
The house is too quiet today. I miss all the barking even though I always told her to shush. I knew I would when the day came. Just didn't expect it this soon. Duke doberman is still kind of looking for his daughter. It makes me wonder if he feels like we do. A parent should not out live their child.
Nothing much planned for today. I will do my walking for my health. And I am looking forward to the auction tomorrow. I always enjoy it.
Hope you have a good day.
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@wolfgirl569 (132186)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb
Thanks. It's getting a little easier
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@DianneN (252315)
• United States
13 Feb
@wolfgirl569 Being busy helps a bit. After burying Doodles, I immediately ran to lose myself in a book. I still miss him as you will always miss her.
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@wolfgirl569 (132186)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Feb
@DianneN I have lost so many over the years. I keep saying l am done but even before I lose the next one I often have a new one here. I almost never have just one dog at a time.
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@Ineeddentures (25782)
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13 Feb
Yay for us
It fills us with cheer
The month of March
Will soon be here.
It can't come quickly enough Eva.
Hope Duke doesn't grieve too badly..
Hope you don't either, but if you are like me you will.
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@wolfgirl569 (132186)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Feb
@Ineeddentures Getting used to the extra quiet.
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@Ineeddentures (25782)
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13 Feb
@wolfgirl569
That's good
What about you and hubby?
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@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
14 Feb
@wolfgirl569 How was your weather today? I just got here a short bit ago and I am trying to catch up on discussions.
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@DaddyEvil (171095)
• United States
12 Feb
It's cold here right now because we have a cold wind that cut right through me when I stepped out to check the mail. The temp is supposed to reach 60F but it's not that warm yet. We're only at 41F at 11 am. We have heavy cloud cover but it isn't supposed to rain until tomorrow and through the weekend.
We bought enough clover seeds to seed our yard and Pretty says she'll go out this afternoon and broadcast the seeds... They're supposed to take over the yard and kill out the grass although that can take a full season to happen. We shall see.
I'm chilly even under a blanket today. Pretty says my system is "normal" now that I'm taking thyroid meds. I'm just glad I don't start sweating at 70F while I'm sitting still or standing still anymore.
I ate breakfast and took my morning meds at 4 am so I'm getting hungry early today but don't know what I want to eat. I didn't set any meat out to thaw this morning while I was bumbling around in the kitchen. I'll have to go look see what I can microwave and eat. Pretty will have to make her own lunch today.
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@wolfgirl569 (132186)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb
A cold wind is good for you. It makes you wake up.
I hope the clover grows fast. I might try that if it works
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@DaddyEvil (171095)
• United States
13 Feb
@wolfgirl569 Thank you. I'll keep you informed.
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@LindaOHio (218017)
• United States
13 Feb
We always wish that our pets could live forever. Unfortunately that's not possible. I truly believe that all of our dogs will be waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge. I hope you enjoy the auction.
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@wolfgirl569 (132186)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb
I have always wanted them to live longer. But at the same time I would not have known some of these wonderful friends if they did. So its one of the trade offs
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@wolfgirl569 (132186)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb
That's the hard part of having pets. They don't live long enough
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@snowy22315 (205490)
• United States
12 Feb
Yes, I know you can't wait until the auctions start back up. He probably feels confused and depressed. One of the saddest things I ever saw online was an elephant who had a stillborn baby and was carrying the baby all around everywhere with her and wailing. It broke my heart,I hope she was eventually able to bury it and let it go.
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@celticeagle (187302)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb
I so sorry for the sorrow. The auctions should be starting up again soon and then you will have them to think about.
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@celticeagle (187302)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Feb
@wolfgirl569 ........Give it time. It'll get busy soon then.
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@wolfgirl569 (132186)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb
It's just to quiet. The auctions get going more in April
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@RasmaSandra (95951)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Feb
The darling is with you in spirit, and most likely the others feel the presence all around. I hope yo have a great auction day,
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
12 Feb
I too feel March is closer although we are just on 12th. I feel sorry to see that house feels so silent – that kind of silence is tough. I can understand that silence as well as I have experienced it. In a way it is quite strange how we miss things, even if little that we are tried to quiet own. Animal do feel the loss in their own ways, some of them soul tearing ones. And you mentioned is very true- no parent should ever have to outlive their child. It is soul cutting pain and feeling. Nice to see you are having auction tomorrow. There is something to look forward to and enjoyable as well. Wishing you a great day ahead!
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@wolfgirl569 (132186)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Feb
Especially quiet as she barked happily going out, coming in and even at her food bowl.
















