Some weeks, it’s just surviving. Some days it feels like things just get heavier and heavier. Last week was full of some heavy stuff. Some sad stuff. This season in our lives is just where we’re at. But even then, there is so much good. And even then, there are miracles to be seen. Some days it takes more to find them. But they are there- in every day. In little moments.
Friday was really hard- we had to put our kitty Buddy down. He had a large tumor that was cancerous and his prognosis was grim, then he just started losing all control over his faculties, so it was the right thing to do for his quality of life. He lived a full 14 years and was the most perfect kitty we could have ever asked for- he loved our kids something fierce, and they loved him right back- even fiercer. ;) He was so sweet, so gentle, so kind, never ever took his claws out once with the kids (although they probably deserved it a few times!) and he was one of the reasons I grew to love cats. Buddy, you will be so missed. Our home feels a little emptier without you and our hearts are missing something.
Friday night we went on a date night- Mexican food for dinner (my favorite, always) and we saw A Simple Favor. Oh my word that movie is nuts, guys!!! Anyone else see it?! So crazy and not what I expected, but super entertaining too. We liked it! And we got popcorn which we never do, so that was exciting. ;) Ha!
Saturday and Sunday were spent with family, enjoying the slow weekend and taking it easy. And now it’s a new week and I’m ready to kill it. Have a great one, friends!
xo
My heartfelt and deepest condolences are going out to you Katie and your entire family. I am glad you were able to get out and enjoy a date night. You guys certainly deserve it.
Aw thank you so much, Donna!
xo
Losing a pet is never easy. We had so many dogs growing up and whenever one was ready to go my parents would pull us out of school for the day and we’d turn it into a day honoring that pet. After holding them and saying goodbye to them at the vet’s office, we’d take the rest of the dogs to their favorite field to run and play and have a picnic. We’d cry and get it out of our system and just be together as a family. It never gets easier but being able to give that animal a loving home until their very last moment was always worth it.
I hope Sam and Sophie understand and are doing ok with it all. Sending love your way.
Aw that is so sweet- I love it! Such special memories and a great way to honor the life, together. Love.
xo
so hard to lose your fluffy love and have to make that decision… but it’s our job as their people to not let them be miserable after suuuuch a GREAT life!! you did everything right and i know that’s so much to process!! sending hugs!!! nothing like a mexi date on the road to recovery!!
Aw thanks friend. It was definitely hard but he’s no longer in pain <3
xo