Tag Archives: senior

THE EXPERIENCE OF LOSSES

posted 3/20/14, written 2/6/14 When you grow close to another living creature who expires before you do, loss is inevitable, as is the grief that goes along with loss.  No matter how well you understand that the pain of loss … Continue reading

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Parker, 1/20/02 – 2/4/14

With the storm coming, I took Parker to MU on Monday for his second treatment instead of Tuesday.  He enjoyed the trip there, looking out the windows during the drive.  I was optimistic since the first treatment had gone so … Continue reading

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HAPPY FRIDAY!

written 5/25/12 (in honor of our Happy Friday Newf) It’s a good thing my Newfs have an internal timeclock.  I tend to wake up in the morning, have my cup of coffee and begin over-filling my agenda with a list of … Continue reading

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WORRIED MOTHERS

11/17/11 (In remembrance series) First, I don’t really think that I have a “worried mother” personality.  In Parker’s case, I think he has a remarkable ability to reach hard-wiring receptors in me, though.  For one thing, he can make sounds that … Continue reading

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