[UrsaMajor]

Nice to hear from you, Evermore and I'm happy that things are going so well for you as you grow forward!

UM

[Reinventing]

Evermore, great to hear your update and how well you are doing. Thanks for sharing.

[xyzcf]

Nice to hear Evermore!

As I was reading your thread it occurred to me that M treats you like a normal human being would. Showing kindness, care and concern in a relaxed way. Contact with the MLCer isn't like that, unless they are wanting to reconcile.

You sound very "grounded" and I loved this:

"You look so happy. Happy for you!! You deserve it." I have awesome kids.

because there is something different in us when we have found happiness.....that "lost" look disappears.

Looking forward to hearing more of your story and about the new foal!

[hopeandfaith]

I am so glad that things continue to go well with M. I totally get your feeling that it just feels right because I got that same feeling for you when we last met. I did wonder whether there would be some comment from ex H about it.

I think you are gonna have yourself a fun and busy summer Ever!!

[MadLuv]

Evermore- I missed somehow you met someone, but so glad you are testing the waters and opening yourself up to what life is putting before you.  After all the crazy I think normal just might seem odd at first. I think also we can forget just how much we missed and maybe took for granted that normal. Enjoy!! You deserve it!!

[FaithWalker]

All caught up Evermore.  Probably getting closer and closer to your foal being born.

[Evermore]

All caught up Evermore.  Probably getting closer and closer to your foal being born.

Hello FW. Lovely to hear from you. Yes, my mare Charm is due at the end of the month (but horses have a 4 week 'window' so she's really due form mid-Oct to mid-Dec)!

Thanks also for the well wishes UM, Reinventing, XYZ, ML, and my dear F&H. Things are still going along very well with M. It still feels odd but I am getting used to my new normal slowly.

Some sad news: I had to book with the vet today to take our very old Staffy Bella (Boo) to be PTS this coming Saturday. She is very frail these days and still wee'ing all over the place (did I mention that in last update?). The medication we have tried on her to help with this hasn't worked so it's likely she has a bladder/kidney/liver etc tumour. Over the past several days she's gone off her food a little (very unlike her as she is normally ravenous due to the steroid treatment she's been on for the past year and a bit). I'm also quite worried that with the coming warm weather she will need to be stuck in my bedroom/ensuite section of the house (due to the wee'ing everywhere!) on very hot days and that just won't be OK. It's her birthday on Friday (15!) and I know it sounds silly, because she doesn't know, but I wanted to be able to give her this week and spoil her with roast chicken and all the treats she loves. I was thinking originally that I had a few more weeks but I think she will go down hill quite quickly now. As I have said in the past, better a day too soon than a day too late.

Bella is the last of 'our' family pets. So there is that whole layer to have to deal with as well as the simple sadness of saying goodbye to a much loved family member. I sent xH a message this morning letting him know. He has said that he will come to the vet with us on Saturday to say goodbye. It's going to be a sad few days.

I've been trying to catch up with everyone's stories but, as usual, I'm not very good at posting to people as I often can't think of the right words to say. I am thinking of all here though, especially those who have recently lost loved ones or who have sick family members.

[Reinventing]

Very hard to lose a pet. Thanks for doing the right thing by her and giving her all her treats this week. We'll be thinking of you.

I wholeheartedly agree with your quote about the timing.

[MadLuv]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I just loss out last pup last month we had together. I messaged my XH and he did not respond, but did pay half the vet bills. I’m glad that your XH showed up to say goodbye and showed some empathy. You are right also on the added layer. I lost both out dogs in the last year and it was an added  layer to process of an old life and connections slowing slipping away. You add that on top of just losing that unconditional love and another family member. It’s a hard loss. Wishing you well.

[toomanytearss]

It is so heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet. As others have said you are doing right by her. You are being a good pet parent even though the decision you have to make in her best interest is a sorrow for you.
I understand the last family pet. I have an 18 year old cat that her time is very near. The last of the family pets. But I have claimed her as mine for many years now as she has claimed me. It will be me and her when her time comes.
Man  th hugs to you.