Since my Thanksgiving layouts are always about the things I am truly thankful about, I decided to do my card on the things I'm NOT thankful for this year. Although "I" think it's hilarious, some of my readers might not appreciate my sense of humor, so I'll not be sharing this one with you. ;-D
I'd like to take this opportunity to say I AM thankful for all of you for visiting and commenting my blog all year. The Year in the Life challenge has been so much fun for me and I can't wait to show you what I do with all of the cards! Your kind comments have kept me encouraged and committed to keeping up with them, so thank you for the accountability! It's hard to believe there are only 5 more words left! 8-O
I already have plans for another, different challenge next year. Look for a sneaky peek soon! :-)
11.22.2008
11.21.2008
Beloved pets
1. Hera - German Shepard, RIP
2. Lickety Split - Black/white cat
3. Kenya - Border Collie mix
4. Shema - German Shepard
5. Muffin - Rabbit, RIP
All of these animals are significant to our family, but by far, my favorite was Hera. She showed up on our doorstep, emaciated, and after years of saying no to pets, what else could we do? She found US. After posting signs and asking around at the local vet clinics, we decided to add her to our family.
She was so beautiful and such a gentle soul, the perfect family pet. About 7 years after she found us, she grew a tumor on her belly. We took her in for surgery, but the cancer was too far gone and the tumor grew back within a few months. We set a date to have her euthanized and we all said our goodbyes. It was heart wrenching. We all cried as Glen and Hera drove away. The weather matched our moods: rainy and gloomy. Glen stayed with her the entire time, petting her and talking to her until she passed.
As the story goes, as he drove home, the rain stopped and he saw a rainbow. I don't know if that's true, or just something he told the kids. I never asked, and I don't want to know. Whenever we see a rainbow, we still say that it's Hera looking down from Heaven on us. :-)
2. Lickety Split - Black/white cat
3. Kenya - Border Collie mix
4. Shema - German Shepard
5. Muffin - Rabbit, RIP
All of these animals are significant to our family, but by far, my favorite was Hera. She showed up on our doorstep, emaciated, and after years of saying no to pets, what else could we do? She found US. After posting signs and asking around at the local vet clinics, we decided to add her to our family.
She was so beautiful and such a gentle soul, the perfect family pet. About 7 years after she found us, she grew a tumor on her belly. We took her in for surgery, but the cancer was too far gone and the tumor grew back within a few months. We set a date to have her euthanized and we all said our goodbyes. It was heart wrenching. We all cried as Glen and Hera drove away. The weather matched our moods: rainy and gloomy. Glen stayed with her the entire time, petting her and talking to her until she passed.
As the story goes, as he drove home, the rain stopped and he saw a rainbow. I don't know if that's true, or just something he told the kids. I never asked, and I don't want to know. Whenever we see a rainbow, we still say that it's Hera looking down from Heaven on us. :-)
YITL challenge #47
THANKFUL
Did you guess the word this week? LOL Please comment with a link to your creation when you're finished! :-)
Did you guess the word this week? LOL Please comment with a link to your creation when you're finished! :-)
11.19.2008
Blog challenge #47
List the names of five animals from your lifetime. Write about one that sparks a strong memory to you.
11.14.2008
My "Dream" card
I Googled a photo of our dream boat, which dh and I will be living on in 5 years and 10 months. LOL
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