Where do I start. How about I do GOOD - BAD and finish with some more good? That sounds like a good way to keep everybody happy at the end.
To day is day 63 of me quitting smoking!!! I have not killed myself, had nightmares, or experienced erratic behavior. Yes, I am using Chantix! I didn't want to post anything until I was sure I would stick with it. It hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be. There have been moments when I wanted to go down to the store and buy a pack. I thought I just HAD to have a smoke. But the great part is I just take a couple of deep breaths and the desire is gone. I feel a little bit better. No coughing any more unless I get something caught in my throat. I am breathing clear as a bell and do not get winded walking. I can now hold my breath for 52 seconds. I am trying to get back to the 1min. 30 sec. I could do when I was younger.(Swimming underwater)
Sunday, October 25th Kayto started not feeling well. He was having trouble walking and we thought he had hurt a paw. I took him to the vet on Monday morning and she said it looked like a slipped disk. He got a shot and some pills and came home to rest. After a two hour nap he woke up and his back legs were paralyzed. By the time he got to the specialist on Wednesday, he had lost the feeling all the way up his spine and the possibility of surgery was out of the question. So I had to make the awful decision to let him go. Those of you who were lucky enough to know my Kayto, know what a special little boy he was. He was such a part of me. His fifth Birthday was coming in December. I can only say how thankful I am for the 4 1/2 years of love and devotion he gave me. Tom was such a brick for me, yet I know he was heartbroken as well. And what was I going to do about Yaar? She had never known a single day since she was eight weeks old without Kayto. The photo is of him and his beloved Goat who had been his "buddy" since he was three months old. You can see Goat has been through a lot of loving!
Believe it or not, something made me go to the computer the very next morning and look up Cocker dogs. I visited several sights through out the morning and this one dog kept showing up. A little brown and white boy named Atticus. He was at a place sponsored by Paws and Claws Rescue of Kentucky and New Hampshire. I emailed to get more information and found out he was a 4 year-old who had been rescued from a puppy mill in Tennessee. I checked with Tom and then asked if I could drive to Manchester, NH to meet him. He would be at the PetSmart store Saturday afternoon. We drove up with Yaar to meet him and it was love at first sight. Atticus took one look at her and it was over! He was a funny looking little guy and in my heart of hearts I knew this was no pure Cocker Spaniel, had to be some Springer? maybe in there. But one look at that face and Tom and I followed the falling in love thing. I think Yaar was the last to fall. He has a few problems but they are small and can be managed. He's a very smart little boy. When he came he didn't know what to do in a yard, he'd never been in such a large space. Stairs were out of the question. And he wasn't too sure about the answering to his name thing. By Sunday evening he was flying up and down the stairs, running around the yard with Yaar and not only did he come to his name but he's learned my "get your butts over here" whistle! In fact he beats Yaar to me. He has learned to sit to get a treat and to sit when told. I will add a smile book of the dogs before I close. Oh yes, before I forget...my little mixed Cocker isn't a mix afer all! Turns out I have an English Cocker to go with my American Cocker! Go Figure!!!!!
And the last of the good news is that the HOUSE IS FINISHED!!!!! Tom and I (with two 4-legged helpers) just finished painting the rails on the upper deck. We are done for now. The yard and walk will have to wait until spring. But the place looks great. I will try to get some pictures to show the recessed porch lights. That really looks super. I can't wait to decorate for Christmas.
To day is day 63 of me quitting smoking!!! I have not killed myself, had nightmares, or experienced erratic behavior. Yes, I am using Chantix! I didn't want to post anything until I was sure I would stick with it. It hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be. There have been moments when I wanted to go down to the store and buy a pack. I thought I just HAD to have a smoke. But the great part is I just take a couple of deep breaths and the desire is gone. I feel a little bit better. No coughing any more unless I get something caught in my throat. I am breathing clear as a bell and do not get winded walking. I can now hold my breath for 52 seconds. I am trying to get back to the 1min. 30 sec. I could do when I was younger.(Swimming underwater)
Sunday, October 25th Kayto started not feeling well. He was having trouble walking and we thought he had hurt a paw. I took him to the vet on Monday morning and she said it looked like a slipped disk. He got a shot and some pills and came home to rest. After a two hour nap he woke up and his back legs were paralyzed. By the time he got to the specialist on Wednesday, he had lost the feeling all the way up his spine and the possibility of surgery was out of the question. So I had to make the awful decision to let him go. Those of you who were lucky enough to know my Kayto, know what a special little boy he was. He was such a part of me. His fifth Birthday was coming in December. I can only say how thankful I am for the 4 1/2 years of love and devotion he gave me. Tom was such a brick for me, yet I know he was heartbroken as well. And what was I going to do about Yaar? She had never known a single day since she was eight weeks old without Kayto. The photo is of him and his beloved Goat who had been his "buddy" since he was three months old. You can see Goat has been through a lot of loving!
Believe it or not, something made me go to the computer the very next morning and look up Cocker dogs. I visited several sights through out the morning and this one dog kept showing up. A little brown and white boy named Atticus. He was at a place sponsored by Paws and Claws Rescue of Kentucky and New Hampshire. I emailed to get more information and found out he was a 4 year-old who had been rescued from a puppy mill in Tennessee. I checked with Tom and then asked if I could drive to Manchester, NH to meet him. He would be at the PetSmart store Saturday afternoon. We drove up with Yaar to meet him and it was love at first sight. Atticus took one look at her and it was over! He was a funny looking little guy and in my heart of hearts I knew this was no pure Cocker Spaniel, had to be some Springer? maybe in there. But one look at that face and Tom and I followed the falling in love thing. I think Yaar was the last to fall. He has a few problems but they are small and can be managed. He's a very smart little boy. When he came he didn't know what to do in a yard, he'd never been in such a large space. Stairs were out of the question. And he wasn't too sure about the answering to his name thing. By Sunday evening he was flying up and down the stairs, running around the yard with Yaar and not only did he come to his name but he's learned my "get your butts over here" whistle! In fact he beats Yaar to me. He has learned to sit to get a treat and to sit when told. I will add a smile book of the dogs before I close. Oh yes, before I forget...my little mixed Cocker isn't a mix afer all! Turns out I have an English Cocker to go with my American Cocker! Go Figure!!!!!
And the last of the good news is that the HOUSE IS FINISHED!!!!! Tom and I (with two 4-legged helpers) just finished painting the rails on the upper deck. We are done for now. The yard and walk will have to wait until spring. But the place looks great. I will try to get some pictures to show the recessed porch lights. That really looks super. I can't wait to decorate for Christmas.
Oh yes, before I forget. I did speak to the Doctor and hopefully by the middle of December I will have had the surgery! He was very proud of the smoking thing and the fact I have lost 65 pounds since he saw me last. Can you believe I am still losing weight and I quit smoking???
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
