invsblwmn in hospital!

[DebG]

Dawn, I was getting ready to send you another card, and saw your post about Brodie, so decided I'd jot you a quick note. I am so sorry.

I agree with MimiTabby.

You have many friends here who are more than willing to listen and offer a shoulder to lean on.

deb

[Pedal Wench]

I'm so sorry that everything seems to be piling up on you right now. Take time to make sure you're still taking care of your health -- with that on track, everything else will be easier.

[sundial]

Brodie's my only dog. I cannot imagine getting another for a very long while. Thank you for your support. Sometimes life sucks.

Oh Dawn!! I'm emptying out the Kleenex box. I'm so very sorry. I wish so much I could be there during this terrible time. Big Luke would love to lay at your feet and kiss away your tears. I don't know what I'd do without my girls and guy. They bring so much to my life. Whenever I'm down, they are always, always there for me.

You know, Brodie will never leave you either. She'll be with you long after the dark of winter has come. She'll send another one into your life when you need it most. They always do. They always know.

[sbctwin]

Yes, sometimes life sucks. I am so sorry for all you are having to endure. Brodie has been your friend and confidant (sp?) and has been there for you while you recoup. It just doesn't seem fair. Please give Brodie a hug from me. I hope Brodie gives you lots of kisses. Take lots of picture of Brodie....
{{{{{{Dawn and Brodie}}}}}

[helena]

Reading these posts - you totally inspire me with your attitude

I'm so sorry about your doggie

[Zen]

IW- I may have missed it somewhere but whatever happened to the 80 year old driver?
Was he charged (I hope)?
Did he have his license revoked (I hope)?

[Blueberry]

Zen-

I think one of the earlier posts mentioned that he got a ticket (!) for running a red light. Don't know whether it stuck. Shouldn't be driving, though.

invsblwmn -

Hugs to you and your pup! I can't even imagine having that on top of what you're already dealing with. I'm so sorry.

CA

[mtbdarby]

Dawn - hugs and kisses from Zeus and I. You certainly have been dealt a lot lately girl. Hang in there and take care of yourself while you're enjoying your time with Brodie.

We're here for you if/when you need us. Post away and let those feelings out. That's when the healing starts.

[velogirl]

Dawn, even though it might seem as though everything is going wrong right now, you will find the strength to get through this. Once we hit rock bottom, there's nowhere to go but up.

Don't be afraid to lean on your family and friends.

Cry when you feel the urge.

Laugh hysterically if that feels right.

Or just keep it all inside until the right moment.

But don't give up.

Someday you will look back at all of this and wonder how you did it. But you will look back.

Hugs,

Lorri

[crazycanuck]

Hey Dawn,

I;m sorry

I just want to let you know i'm still thinking of you & am sharing my healing vibes whilst we're both recovering
Your dog will always love you & will tell all his doggie friends about his cool owner.

(((dawn )))

c

[emily_in_nc]

Such sad news, Dawn. My heart goes out to you. We lost our beloved Boston Terrier last December, and it is such a hard thing to go through! I still miss her terribly.

Wishing you peace in all this.

Emily

[invsblwmn]

the driver got a ticket, which stuck and police reported to penn dot for him to be retested per the officer. my attorney has advised me to not contact him, i would only want to say/do bad things anyway, so i have no idea what is happening with him and his driving. the legal process wont even begin until the extent of my injuries are evaluated. for now we wait.
denial, pictures of brodie. and her eating to her heart's content (her single favorite pleasure) have filled our day. She had such a rough first five years and these last 8 have been a gift to us both. when my "sister" rescued her in 1999, she has just weaned her fifth litter of 10, was in puppy mill, had never been off of a concrete floor, was very underweight, had gunshot throughout her chest, fresh cuts and old scars on her nose, was missing most of her teeth, and was terrified of everything. she fell asleep sitting up in the car on the 3 hour drive. I met her the next day and we could not be apart. she curled up in my lap (all 55 lbs). she ate 20 lbs of dog food in one day when she got into a 40 lb bag i didn;t have high enough. She went to work with me everyday for 3 years when i was a therapist and bloomed into a beautiful flower. When people meet her they say they have never met such a sweet dog. her size, now 80 lbs and healthy, is overwhelming but the wrinkled forehead and tilted head melt even the most fearful and hardest of hearts. my partner doesn't like dogs and even spent 30 minutes laying with her last night on the floor bawling.
a puppy or another dog now is out of the question. that would only be for me not her. she gets all of the attention now and likes it. tonight curled up in the blanky...

[KnottedYet]

((((((Dawn)))))) (((((((Brodie))))))

[lph]

aaaaawwwww, what a beautiful sunny picture of Brodie... and it sounds like you've given her a long and happy life in the sun the whole way You couldn't have done better for her!

[Hub]

I can't think of anything wise or clever to say, but bless your heart, honey.
GIve Brodie a rub behind the ears for me.