Happy New Year

Happy New Year to everyone. I had to work today, (as nurses do get to work all those lovely holidays and weekends.) I came home and saw movement in the window. At first I thought it was Hershey, then I remembered it couldn't be him. He was always checking the windows or doors when anyone pulled into the drive. When I got out of the car I realized it was my Kitty, sitting on the dining room table. I'm glad I still have her, even though I do miss my dog.
I walked through the door and my 14 yo daughter came to give me a "hello" hug, and tell me that she is already thinking of names for the puppy that everyone is already begging me to get! I told my husband I needed to wait a little bit and he said, "Well, after the new year." "That's tomorrow!", I told him and he laughed rather sheepishly! Rachel told me she wants to name our next dog, Reese, as in peanut butter candy. I think I see a trend here...LOL. My 22 yo daughter bought me some little spools of rbbon and left them on my desk for me to find with a little note to tell me she loves me. I have wonderful kids, and I think they are telling me not to stay sad to long. What do you think? A new year, with lots of potential is just what I need right now, and my children are all about helping see just how much potential there can be. I hope everyone has a bleesed new Year and that you can see the potential in your life!
Danielle

Sad day at our house

This morning after spending the last 11 1/2 years with our family, our dear dog, Hershey, a Lab/Collie mix died peacefully at home. He has been ill for several months and although all of us knew this was coming, our grief is still huge. I almost feel slightly guilty, grieving so much for a dog, but he has been one of the family, a friend to us all; a therapist you could tell all your troubles too, who would never divulge your secrets; someone you could always count on for attention and affection and unconditional love. We will all miss him terribly.