Terri
You've been in my thoughts constantly.
My dad died on Sunday also, the same day as Terri's father -- quickly and unexpectedly. He fell on the way back from breakfast, decided to get checked out at the ER because his leg was really hurting, then coded during the 2 minute ambulance ride. My brother and I were on the other side of town at the time, getting things sorted at the house (Dad moved to the assisted living facility just before Thanksgiving). I'm very glad I had come up Friday to spend a few days with him! I didn't see him at Christmas due to health issues with Jim's parents.
Dad was doing remarkably well, settling in and starting to participate in community activities, enjoying being with his dog Josie... but we all knew this life was his second choice, and he was just making the best of it. His first choice was to be with Mom, who died in spring. We're sad for ourselves but smiling to think of those two long-time lovebirds together again. No more pain, only joy!
My heart dog will be living with me soon! Actually, I'm with her now, as my brother and I worked on things at the house today and will do so again tomorrow. Then I need to go home and get some things in place for Josie.. that will be easier to do if I board her at her favorite vacation kennel (she really does love it there, never excited to see my parents come to pick her up after a trip), rather than trying to dog-proof with her underfoot.
