It was a dark and stormy night

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It was a dark and stormy night
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Tue, 06-03-2003 - 9:00am
Around 2 this morning we had some huge storms move through here and more storms rolled through about an hour ago. The lightening was right on top of us. Yikes!

Not sure what I'll do today, probably just house stuff. I had planned to walk again this morning, but now I don't know. It depends on the weather.

It's a sad morning here. My poor old dog, Butter (almost 14) is in bad shape. His back right leg is almost completely useless, and he is having a real hard time getting around. I have a feeling we might be facing some difficult decisions very soon. If he gets to the point that he can't get around at all, I don't know what we will do. He is 95 pounds -- how will he go down the three steps in the back and into the yard to do his business? DH had to help him get down the steps this morning and back up them to come onto the porch. He is in the den right now, just relaxing on the floor, and I just gave him an aspirin (which we have been doing for a while, once at day, at the vet's recommendation), so I am hoping the aspirin will help him feel better soon. He is so pitiful. When DH finally got him back into the house this morning, he (DH) started to cry. It's just a sad morning here. Not sure what we will have to do, but friends, it is not looking good.

Well, sorry to come here and put such a damper on the day, but I just had to share my sad news and ask for prayers for my poor old loyal friend.

I'll be checking in later. Have a good day, everyone.....BB

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 06-03-2003 - 1:40pm
BB, I'm so very sorry to hear about your dog, Butter, not

feeling well. As you may remember dh and I had to make the

painful decision, not very long ago. You will know when it

is time, and I will be hear for a shoulder to lean on.

Lots of hugs,

Fran

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 06-03-2003 - 3:05pm
Hi BB - so sorry to hear of Butter's failing health. It's so hard to watch them suffer and so hard to make the "big" decision. I know you'll do what needs to be done but it isn't easy. hearts, hugs, and love to you and your DH ....

JJ

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 06-03-2003 - 3:17pm
So sad for our poor Butter dear BB. We will hug you through this and I'm going to hold up hope that the vet can find another way to help him more now. So sad to see our furbabies in pain. So sorry you're having to face this and you know we're here for you. Big {{{hugs}}} for all of you...Much love, Susie

Hugs,

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 06-03-2003 - 3:31pm
Aww,BB. I feel for you and DH at this time. So hard to face these difficult times with our furry friends.(((HUGS))) to you all. Love, KaCee

Poof!!! I'm gone!!

KaCee

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 06-03-2003 - 3:58pm
Hey BB,

First of all, I am sorry to hear about your sweet Butter. I hope that the aspirin and TLC both work to make him feel better.

That storm nearly scared me out of my wits this morning. It sounded like an explosion over here.

See ya later.

Dannie

 

             

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 06-03-2003 - 4:21pm
BB...so sorry to hear about Butter. Will keep you all in my prayers.

Hugs...Pab

Pab

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 06-03-2003 - 7:13pm
Hi Beebs, I'm so sorry to hear about Butter. I remember him from when we visited. It is a difficult decision. As hard as it is, knowing he won't be suffering is some comfort. Strength for the decision you'll have to make. Hugs Lynda PS Stay safe with those storms.

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