countdown to meagan + rae-a's baby girl!

10 days until megan + ryan's wedding!

These are the countdowns I have been sending Megan & Ryan for the past 50 days...  can't believe we only have 10 days left until their wedding!  So exciting. 

sweet chloe

2002-2012

Rest in peace, sweet Chloe.  It is an incredibly difficult thing to say goodbye to a pet.  Chloe was a part of our family and her absence is felt profoundly.  We said goodbye to Chloe this past Saturday, September 22nd.  It is too difficult for me to put into words how Chloe touched my life, but she was sweet, loyal, playful and so protective (especially of my mom).  We will all miss her deeply.  See you on Rainbow Bridge, Chlo.  You are forever loved.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... 

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bye bye!

Thanks to my friend Beth, I gave up these three things 30 days ago and I feel GREAT!  Staying strong and continuing on.