Every day of life is a learning experience.
We let Chewie go to Doggie Heaven earlier today. Last night, she was having difficulty breathing, and it was requiring more and more effort to breathe for her. So, we decided today was the day. I remember when she first came into our lives as a cute little abandoned puppy. Her ears didn’t even stand …
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We just found out that Chewie’s rapid weight loss and lack of interest in eating is due to several tumors in her stomach. Essentially, there’s only one option for her at this point, and I’m not really happy about that.
It’s not that complicated, honestly. Laureen had an event at her director’s home in Austin in early September. Of course, when the home is in the million-dollar range, that makes it rather unique. We left Friday, driving the 315 miles from Dallas to Austin, arriving rather late Friday night (or even Saturday morning). We stayed …
By the post date on my last short entry, it’s been over a month. I don’t have the time I’d like to tell some stories. Those will happen soon enough. Here’s a preview: Kevin, the intrepid geek, buys a computer case. Kevin and Laureen get sucked into hearing a timeshare pitch. Kevin and Laureen drive …
I’m starting the third week of team training. It looks like I’ve lost about 15 pounds so far. However, I still always look for the closest parking spot to the front door of the gym. Some things don’t change. Thanks Eric and Analisa for letting us stay over! We had fun.
Laureen sells Mary Kay cosmetics. This past week, there was her quasi-geographical region/area/unit/agglomeration’s seminar at the Dallas Convention Center with other events held at the Hyatt Regency Reunion. In order to make life easier on us, we sent Jacob to my mom and dad’s house for the week (thank you, thank you, thank you so …
(Note: God is one of those things that I still intellectually struggle with. I haven’t fully surrendered to His will, I tend to dispute issues in the Bible that seem improbable, and I can’t let go of the belief that I can do it on my own, so discussing prayer is not easy for me. …
Chewie got hit by a vehicle today. She somehow got out in the rain and was up in the street, and a truck got her. Fortunately, all that happened was she dislocated one of her hips, and the vet thinks he can put it back in place tomorrow. I don’t know whether to be angry …
Let’s see, where to begin: Jacob has a rare blood disorder called Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Roughly translated, that is “We don’t know why his platelet count drops and causes bruises.” It only happens when he gets a virus, but he really bruises easily, and we have to watch for possible head bumps. The gist of …
We got a new camcorder today. It’s all digital. Expect enlightenment soon. I’m trying to figure out where this year went. Jessie turns 1 on the 24th. She’s started taking a few steps on her own. Anyway, I’m working on a few side projects that should be entertaining, at least for me.