2009 isn't shaping up very well

**sundial** · 01-22-2009, 08:23 AM

It's been a trying year already. Mother was diagnosed with cancer before Christmas and had surgery Tuesday. She is recovering and will begin radiation in about a month. We'll travel 100+ miles daily for 5-7 weeks and it will be hard on her since she has a lot of back pain. Then yesterday I found out my favorite foster boy, Luke, died. I emptied out the Kleenex box yesterday. It's been a difficult time for me.

I took Niki, my gsd, on a long trot yesterday and we headed for the pasture where the beautiful horses are. They both came up to me and were nuzzling me gently, as if they knew what I needed. I am so thankful for these special moments.

If you would, please remember me and my family in your thoughts and prayers.

**jobob** · 01-22-2009, 08:37 AM

Will do. Hang in there.

**maillotpois** · 01-22-2009, 08:38 AM

Sorry Sundial. Take care - it will get better.

**Tokie** · 01-22-2009, 08:48 AM

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping that your mother feels stronger and less pain with every passing day. Perhaps you can find some small ritual in the commute to radiation to make it meaningful for one or both of you - something you check every day on your drive(tree, flowers, a house along the way?). Ice cream on the last radiation of the week? Comforting music or favorite podcasts for the drive? A tough start for both of you this year - hang in there. Tokie

**redrhodie** · 01-22-2009, 08:49 AM

{{{sundial}}} My thoughts are with you and your mother.

**Tuckervill** · 01-22-2009, 08:51 AM

Oh, I'm sorry, Sundial. Are you having to drive to Little Rock? I'm sending some vibes that you feel blessed beyond measure even in the midst of hard times.

Karen

**salsabike** · 01-22-2009, 08:56 AM

Ah, Sundial. Keep smooching your animals--they're such a big help in tough times. You will get through this.

**roadie gal** · 01-22-2009, 08:56 AM

Big hugs to you and lots of good thoughts for your mother.

**smurfalicious** · 01-22-2009, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by sundial

I took Niki, my gsd, on a long trot yesterday and we headed for the pasture where the beautiful horses are. They both came up to me and were nuzzling me gently, as if they knew what I needed. I am so thankful for these special moments.

They know. More than you can imagine. Thus why I plan to spend tomorrow night with my big yellow boy. If you can, get a copy of the Tao of Equus. Amazing stuff, whether you're a horse person or not.

Can you volunteer at a local therapeutic horse center? Might be good for them and you. I don't know how people function without a horse. I saved my first horse, and later he did the same for me during a rough teenage career.

Dogs are great, but horses have a different brand of wisdom.

**rocknrollgirl** · 01-23-2009, 01:58 AM

I am really sorry, and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. My Mom had cancer and I know how tough it can be on the whole family. Hang in there.

**Mr. Bloom** · 01-23-2009, 02:30 AM

(((sun))) I'm so sorry. May you have an abundance of travel and healing graces. May the doctors have wisdom in plying their trade. May your family have peace.

Are you going to Little Rock? Memphis? St. Louis?

**indigoiis** · 01-23-2009, 06:46 AM

Sending bright and warm thoughts your way.

**Ninabike** · 01-23-2009, 08:03 AM

{{{{Sundial and family}}}} Thoughts and prayers going your way. Been through that with my mom too. Take care.

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