Tonight my sister and I made the hard discusion to put down our family dog, Malaika. She was about 15 years old and had many health problems. Lately she was having a lot of respiratory issues and my little sister, Lauren had a very rough night with her Saturday night. She continued to have increased effort to breathe and poor oxygenation and we we decided that is was not right to let her suffer anymore. There were about five other families saying goodbye to their pets at the local vet's office. It was so sad. I left wondering how anyone could ever work there then realized that's what people always said about my job. Malaika was a great dog and Lauren loved her like her own child. The house already has a strange silence. I feel like I have already said goodbye to too many pets this week.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Farewell Malaika
Tonight my sister and I made the hard discusion to put down our family dog, Malaika. She was about 15 years old and had many health problems. Lately she was having a lot of respiratory issues and my little sister, Lauren had a very rough night with her Saturday night. She continued to have increased effort to breathe and poor oxygenation and we we decided that is was not right to let her suffer anymore. There were about five other families saying goodbye to their pets at the local vet's office. It was so sad. I left wondering how anyone could ever work there then realized that's what people always said about my job. Malaika was a great dog and Lauren loved her like her own child. The house already has a strange silence. I feel like I have already said goodbye to too many pets this week.
Recovery
Last spring Eric and I scheduled vacation never knowing just how much we would need it. This weekend we headed to Phoenix for four days. We were invited to come to the Marriott's Canyon Villas to spend a few days and hear a timeshare presentation. This is our third time hearing one of these presentations so we aren't really susceptible to buying a timeshare (not that we are opposed). Last April, we figured that we would just go and have a cheap vacation. We had no idea, after packing up our entire lives, how much we would need the break and how perfectly God would have orchestrated the timing. Here are a few pics from our very restful vacation.
Eric enjoying the scenic five hour drive featuring dirt and cacti.
Chasing bunnies with her bunny.
The foliage.
Eric enjoying the scenic five hour drive featuring dirt and cacti.
Audrey also enjoying the drive.
We enjoyed the "Lizard Lagoon" kids pool.
We enjoyed the "Lizard Lagoon" kids pool.
Audrey decided she wanted to wear her sunglasses like Mommy and Daddy,
so cool.
so cool.
Chasing bunnies with her bunny.
The foliage.Although all we did was drive, eat, sleep, swim, swim, sleep, eat and drive- we had a great time. And most of all felt really relaxed.
Moving Day
Last Monday we moved out of the Farm. We had a physically and emotionally exhausting day. Here are some pictures of the process.
Packing all our favorite things!
Relaxing the night before in camping chairs in our couch-less living room.
Lidia beating our rugs with a stick like the good Romanian woman that she is.
"Sharps container" boxes everywhere- thanks City of Hope for an endless supply of boxes.
Audrey inspecting the empty truck.
We have so much stuff!Moving is a lot of work! We thought we would be more relieved when the truck was packed, but we are just now beginning to feel relaxed. I was so wired that I did not even sleep the night after the big day and I've been fighting a cold ever since. Eric and I agree that we don't think we have ever been this exhausted and we're thinking that this journey might only be beginning.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Goodbye to Peyton
One of my saddest goodbyes was to Peyton, my first and maybe only cat. We found Peyton as a kitten out by our gate when someone threw her over the fence. We did not have the heart to leave her out in the cold. She loved to lay on my belly when I was pregnant, feeling Audrey through the vibrations of the amniotic fluid when she purred. After Audrey was born, Peyton was very jealous. She would wait to make an appearance and seek cuddling after Audrey went to bed. Peyton occupied all of Audrey's spaces- crib, stroller, highchair seat, etc and although Audrey has always been fascinated with her and chased her around the house (she calls her Petoom) Peyton didn't return the love and Audrey got swiped at a dozen or so times. In light of the move, we found a new loving home for Peyton. It is sad, but a good decision for the family. We will miss our beautiful black cat.
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