Boy, have I neglected this blog this year, I really don't have an excuse so I won't make one up. But this post is to let you all know what has been happening in our lives.
January was pretty uneventful. Dave started a new job the month before. The pups seemed pretty happy, the cats not so much. But when are cats really ever happy?
February Dave and celebrated our 38th anniversary pretty quietly. We're not ones to go out and do big celebrations, but maybe for our 40th.
March, can't really think of anything out of the ordinary. As you can tell, we live very uneventful lives for the most part.
April, again nothing too exciting.
May, we found out the day before my birthday that Rolli was dying from kidney failure. The vet gave her three months, but we knew by the end of the month that she wasn't going to last that long and because of her rapid weight loss from not eating (we tried almost everything) we made the very tough decision to say goodbye. Dave took her death very hard. I had already done most of my brying the weekend before.
The day we did, on the way home I saw two clouds in the sky, one that looked like Rolli and another that looked like Jake running towards each other. Yes, I do wholeheartedly believe that dogs have souls. We had her cremated just as we did with Jake and placed her ashes in a very nicely decorated by me box that now sits next to Jake's in one of the cabinets.
At almost 15 years old, it depresses me to think that Angel's time on this earth will be coming to an end fairly soon.
June was again fairly quiet, the same with July and August.
In September we were supposed to go back east for a 60th birthday bash that my high school class was having. Unfortunately we couldn't go. I was going to go by myself, but that also fell through. I was bummed. I really wanted to go back and spend some time with family and to met my newest grand niece. My older sister had had major surgery a couple months before and I really wanted to see how she was doing. It just wasn't in the cards.
The reason why happened in October. Max, our younger pup had to have surgery on his neck. It turned out to be the best decision we ever made. Although because of the cost and his rehabilitation meant that my trip had to be canceled, Max became his old self again, acting like the mischievous pup he was before. The bonus was that he was always wagging his tail. The surgeon was really surprised and very pleased at how well Max's recovery went. He gave Max a clean bill of health six weeks later and said that he could go back to running and jumping. The running he will do, but he doesn't like jumping so much so I've kept the ramp I made for him in the living room so that he can get on the couch easier.
With November came the presidential elections. Everyone thought that Hillary Clinton was going to win and the media was trying their darnest to make it happen. One problem, they forgot about the middle of the country. Although he didn't win the popular vote, Donald Trump won enough electoral votes to put him over the top and he will become our 45th president. I have to admit, I'm glad that Hillary lost, but I would have liked someone else instead of Trump; but it is what it is. Too bad a lot of Hillary supporters couldn't be mature enough to deal with it. The day after there were protests and all kinds of unrest by them. I can only imagine what the inuaguration will bring. We can only pray that all goes well.
In November Dave and I also made a day trip down to Kansas City to check out the IKEA store there since we didn't have one here in Des Moines. We were also able to spend some time with Kenneth and Elicia. We had a really great time and the weather was perfect. We were going through a really warm spell.
Of course November also meant Thanksgiving. My sister's and Max's recoveries gave me a lot to be thankful for. Kenneth and Elicia came up for the day. David unfortunately had to work, poor kid. We had a nice visit with them. Dave cooked the turkey breast as always and I made the stuffing, or dressing, whichever you want to call it.
That brings us to this month. Dave and I again made another trip down to Kansas City, but this time Kenneth and Elicia weren't able to join us. We still had a good time going through IKEA again. I was even able to find an artificial white poinsettia like the one I already had to go on the fireplace.
Kenneth and Elicia came up on Christmas Eve this year but David had to woruk only until 6:00 rather than his usual 10:00, so he was able to have dinner with us. Christmas day was rainy and miserable, a perfect day to stay home cuddle up with a good book or watching TV. My Steelers pulled off a win against the Ravens, so I was happy.
We've gone though some rough spots this year, but who doesn't have those from time to time. We're all healthy, so that's always something to be grateful for. I wish the same good health and good luck to everyone reading this. May your New Year be prosperous and healthy and may it be the same for your loved ones.
Happy New Year's everyone and best wishes for the coming year. May God bless you all.
Monday, December 26, 2016
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
RIP Rolli
This afternoon at roughly 4:00pm, We said our last goodbyes as Rolli went to the Rainbow Bridge. She had been diagnosed on May 2 with kidney failure and had steadily gone downhill to the point that she had to be force fed and lost control of her hind legs. She is now in Heaven running and playing with Jake and the other pets who have gone before her. Rest in peace, Rolli.
Rolli
April ?, 2000-May 24, 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
What the Heck?!
I forgot that the last frost is typically in the middle of May.
As far as I could tell, we didn't get frost overnight, but when I woke up this morning, the furnace was running. That is the first time it's come on since in April sometime. Here, Dave and I had been discussing when to turn it off for the season and luckily I hesitated, saying that we should wait awhile longer. Good thing I did. It must have gotten downright cold last night.
We're due for more rain tomorrow and then it's supposed to be nice and warm up again by the end of the week with Saturday being in the 70s and overnight lows in the upper 40s and by the end of the week, low 50s. The highs are supposed to be in the low to mid and upper 60s the rest of the week, so that's not too bad.
Oh well, this is spring in the upper Midwest. At least we didn't have snow on the ground on my birthday.
As far as I could tell, we didn't get frost overnight, but when I woke up this morning, the furnace was running. That is the first time it's come on since in April sometime. Here, Dave and I had been discussing when to turn it off for the season and luckily I hesitated, saying that we should wait awhile longer. Good thing I did. It must have gotten downright cold last night.
We're due for more rain tomorrow and then it's supposed to be nice and warm up again by the end of the week with Saturday being in the 70s and overnight lows in the upper 40s and by the end of the week, low 50s. The highs are supposed to be in the low to mid and upper 60s the rest of the week, so that's not too bad.
Oh well, this is spring in the upper Midwest. At least we didn't have snow on the ground on my birthday.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Devastating News, but not Surprising
Found out some devastating news this morning.
It all started Friday night, Rolli started tilting her head, so this morning when I got up, I immediately called the vet's office. They were able to get me in at 11:30. I was there about ten minutes early.
Well, it turned out the Rolli's head tilting was due to an ear infection, no big deal, we've dealt with them before.
Before the vet saw her, she got weighed and I found out that since November, she had lost another four pounds. I forget how much she had lost in November, but because of that and after talking to the vet about what the underlying problem could be, I decided to have some blood work done on her. That's when I found out that Rolli's kidneys are failing and according to the vet, she only has a few months left; that she would be surprised if Rolli lasted out the year.
Needless to say, I was shocked when she said those words. I still can't wrap my brain around them, I guess I'm in denial. I mean I knew that she wasn't going to last forever, but she seems healthy and active otherwise. Yes, she's slowed down, but she's 16, that's expected, but this?
I knew I asked for the test knowing that tomorrow is my birthday and if the news was bad, it would be the second time something like this happened right before my birthday. Jake passed away three days before my birthday and I picked his ashes up on my birthday, so I knew it could be another "right before my birthday" shock to deal with.
At least we still have some time with Rolli though. I'm not sure how long, but we're going to make the best of it. She deserves that much.
It all started Friday night, Rolli started tilting her head, so this morning when I got up, I immediately called the vet's office. They were able to get me in at 11:30. I was there about ten minutes early.
Well, it turned out the Rolli's head tilting was due to an ear infection, no big deal, we've dealt with them before.
Before the vet saw her, she got weighed and I found out that since November, she had lost another four pounds. I forget how much she had lost in November, but because of that and after talking to the vet about what the underlying problem could be, I decided to have some blood work done on her. That's when I found out that Rolli's kidneys are failing and according to the vet, she only has a few months left; that she would be surprised if Rolli lasted out the year.
Needless to say, I was shocked when she said those words. I still can't wrap my brain around them, I guess I'm in denial. I mean I knew that she wasn't going to last forever, but she seems healthy and active otherwise. Yes, she's slowed down, but she's 16, that's expected, but this?
I knew I asked for the test knowing that tomorrow is my birthday and if the news was bad, it would be the second time something like this happened right before my birthday. Jake passed away three days before my birthday and I picked his ashes up on my birthday, so I knew it could be another "right before my birthday" shock to deal with.
At least we still have some time with Rolli though. I'm not sure how long, but we're going to make the best of it. She deserves that much.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
It's Spring, No Wait
I think everyone will agree, this weather has been weird.
When will Spring finally arrive and stay for awhile? Hopefully soon.
When will Spring finally arrive and stay for awhile? Hopefully soon.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Family
You know, family is one of the most important things. Whether it's our parents, brothers, and sisters or our spouse and children, and not forgetting our furbabies; they'll all important.
I love my family: Dave, David, and Kenneth, plus Kenneth's wife, Elicia. Our furbabies are also part of our family and are as important to us.
My sisters and brother and their spouses are important to me. I am so lucky to have them. Dave has only his sister and we don't speak to her. I've tried reaching out, but unfortunately she wasn't interested and when she got in contact with us, it was only to see if she was left any money by their dad, even though each had disowned the other. For those reasons, Dave refuses to speak to her. Very sad in my opinion. But there's nothing I can do about it.
No family ever gets along all the time and some times it is best for them not to talk to each other, and in every situation there are reasons for it. I don't know Dave's sister's reasons, but I'm thinking she might be regretting it and if she is, I'm always willing to talk and she knows that. I hope she reads this and contacts me, but only if she's sincere this time.
I love my family: Dave, David, and Kenneth, plus Kenneth's wife, Elicia. Our furbabies are also part of our family and are as important to us.
My sisters and brother and their spouses are important to me. I am so lucky to have them. Dave has only his sister and we don't speak to her. I've tried reaching out, but unfortunately she wasn't interested and when she got in contact with us, it was only to see if she was left any money by their dad, even though each had disowned the other. For those reasons, Dave refuses to speak to her. Very sad in my opinion. But there's nothing I can do about it.
No family ever gets along all the time and some times it is best for them not to talk to each other, and in every situation there are reasons for it. I don't know Dave's sister's reasons, but I'm thinking she might be regretting it and if she is, I'm always willing to talk and she knows that. I hope she reads this and contacts me, but only if she's sincere this time.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Happy Belated 2016
I know, it's a little late, but to tell the truth, I really haven't been much in the mood for writing. Don't know why, but here I am now.
I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Ours was. Kenneth and Elicia drove up from Kansas City and spent the day. We didn't have any snow though, that came the following Monday. It made for some bad driving conditions. Thankfully David had off, so we didn't have to go anywhere.
Anyway, I am still going to the gym, yea for me! At my last assessment, I had gained almost two pounds, but part of that was muscle, something I hadn't done before, so although I was mad about gaining, I knew I had; I was happy to hear that part of that gain was muscle. I do need to get serious about tracking what I eat though.
I bought some new curtains for the living room, so today I'm going to put them up. That'll give me the chance to put up the new curtain liners I found on sale too. The ones I have up and I believe they're on west facing windows, have stuck together and the backing peeled off. So, I will put the new ones up. But to do that, I must get off my duff and get moving. So with that, I hope you all have a great day and stay warm.
I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Ours was. Kenneth and Elicia drove up from Kansas City and spent the day. We didn't have any snow though, that came the following Monday. It made for some bad driving conditions. Thankfully David had off, so we didn't have to go anywhere.
Anyway, I am still going to the gym, yea for me! At my last assessment, I had gained almost two pounds, but part of that was muscle, something I hadn't done before, so although I was mad about gaining, I knew I had; I was happy to hear that part of that gain was muscle. I do need to get serious about tracking what I eat though.
I bought some new curtains for the living room, so today I'm going to put them up. That'll give me the chance to put up the new curtain liners I found on sale too. The ones I have up and I believe they're on west facing windows, have stuck together and the backing peeled off. So, I will put the new ones up. But to do that, I must get off my duff and get moving. So with that, I hope you all have a great day and stay warm.
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