Dear Jack (My love letter)

You have been the sweetest companion ever, you came into our lives when we were so needy, you needed us and we needed you.

What a joy you have been, you were never rude to any guest in our home, alway such a southern gentleman. You were so patient with us, never demanding your way first.

You and papa enjoying a ride together.

Just profiling.

You loved sitting by the fire while we had morning devotions.

 You indulged my love of plants.

You would always pose for me and my camera, sometimes being silly.

 Loving another morning of devotions, with us.

I remember when you were to tired to climb in bed, little did I know that the big Cancer was beginning to take over.

I first saw you at my  clothesline, clothed in fleas and ticks, with lots of hot spots, malnourished, and dehydrated, but when our eyes first met, we both knew it was love at first sight! I told you then that no one would ever mistreat you again, and they never did.
YOU LOVED PLAYING IN THE MUD, SILLY BOY

NOT SO MUCH THE BATH AFTERWARDS!

You were our constant companion, very seldom barking, only when the door bell rang and when you would say goodby to our friends. They all adored you too!

Thank you for loving our son Keith, you knew the first time you met him that he had special needs too, and you loved him so much, and always enjoyed time spent with him.

I could tell so many stories of our life with you here at the farm, you didn't mind when the lamb rode with us to church at Easter for a demonstration.

 

You loved Christmas almost as much as I do, taking a nap under the tree lights was a favorite thing for you.

Yesterday as I was crying while holding  you in my arms, and telling you it was okay to leave us,you were trying to comfort me by your sweet kisses on my neck, I will forever be so grateful for you! My heart is broken, when it broke my eyes became flooded, and continues, but I am so thankful you are no longer in pain.

Thank you so much for remembering my birthday today, Papa, delivered them this evening, they are perfect. You knew exactly which are my favorites.

Rest in peace my Love,

With all my love,

Mama

Dear friends the past few weeks have been very trying, helplessly standing by while a loved one is suffering, hoping and praying that things would change. Not knowing about my own health situation as well! Yesterday was one of the hardest decisions we have ever made, we know Jack is relieved of his suffering. He was truly the BEST of the BEST. Please pray for comfort. Be back soon.

Love Sue

Written by Sue, Friday, August 190, 2018     Sunny,hot, humid high 90's.

Saturday musings

Written by Sue, Saturday, July 28, 2018        Hot , very humid, 90's with scattered showers.

As this week is coming to an end, I must say it has been so nice to have this break.
It was so overdue!I had no idea  how exhausted we were.

I even had my weekly house cleaning taken care of by DD. When finished cleaning she suggested putting hair color on my hair, informing me that it was that time again. Susan was so pleased with the results she said she wished we had taken a before. Ha Ha I said "no thanks"! We are so thankful and proud of her, she not only has a degree in Cosmetology, but a BSN, and working on her Masters.

So what have I/we been doing, spending as much time with Jack, he is not doing well, lately has had many visits to the vet. I should have written a book(post) on how he came to live with us. He needed us and we needed him, I am not yet ready to say "goodby." He has an appetite, which is a good thing. Like me, old age is catching up.

We have been spending lots of time together, talking, making plans, cooking and eating. He is not only my husband, but best friend, we still finish each others sentences.

Dinner this evening, all grown on the farm except the chicken. We are truly blessed.

 Along with getting plenty of rest, we are drinking lots of infused water, water is so important to our health and well being. If I get a headache, or feel lethargic, I start drinking lots of water and before long it's gone, and I am energized.

Been watching lots of Hallmark Christmas movies, today we found a music channel playing Christmas music , we've been joying this very much. After all you know it is  "Christmas in July."So please don't scold me. Thinking about the holidays especially Christmas gets me through all this heat and humidity. I think the humidity has been the worst this year. Come August I will be planning for fall decorations!~wink~

I have also been trying to get back into blogging, and have spent some time visiting, I guess you have noticed, ~wink~ Thank you for your visits and for your sweet comments, and for my new friends,

Blessings,

Sue