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November 5, 2018 by jansenschmidt

I’ve had a hard couple of weeks. Some of you know, my super sweet, almost 15-year-old Labrador Retriever, Sherlock, had to be put to rest on the 11th of October. It was one of the hardest days of my life. I’ve never had to make THAT decision before. Here’s a picture of him in his glory days.

Sherlock and miniature Thor. Photo by P. Rickrode.

But, I know we did the right thing. A few days earlier we found out that he had at least one tumor. We tried some new medicine but by Thursday it was obvious that our poor boy had given up. He was a trooper right up to the end, but you could tell – he’d given us all the signs we needed. RIP my sweet, sweet boy. We miss you terribly.

The house has been so quiet and empty and lonely ever since.

Then, I was the scheduled speaker for one of the writers’ groups I belong to on the 20th of October. On the 19th I awoke with a sore throat, body aches and general malaise. I suffered through, but I sure wished I’d have felt better for my very first speaking engagement as a published author.

malaise

The week after that was my very first book signing. It was a dreary rainy night and only a handful of people showed up and I still wasn’t feeling quite up to par. I think it’s mostly depression and angst about losing my boy, but whatever it is, it’s yucky.

Anyway, enough of the Debbie Downer attitude. In an effort to cheer myself up, I’ve been watching some funny YouTube videos. This one in particular made me smile. I hope it brings a bit of sunshine to your Monday. Enjoy!

What say you readers – how do you cheer yourself up? Any suggestions for chasing away the gloomies? Ever had to lay a pet to rest?

Word of the day: Kentledge

Fun fact about me: I agree with Jodi in the video. Men are like cats.

Original post by Jansen Schmidt, October 2018. Video courtesy YouTube (America’s Got Talent). Photos courtesy P. Rickrode and Google Images.

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on November 5, 2018 at 8:12 am | Reply Isabella Norse

You have my utmost sympathy. Having a pet euthanized is both heartbreaking and one of the hardest things we, as pet owners, have to do. It’s a process I’ve been through countless times and it never gets easier. Hugs to you as you walk through the grieving/healing process.

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- on November 5, 2018 at 10:32 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Thanks for your kind words Isabella. I lost another dog quite a while ago but he passed away on his own so it wasn’t quite as hard as making the decision. Still hard because they become such an integral part of our lives.
  
  Thanks for stopping by with your support. It means a lot. Have a great week.
  
  Patricia
  
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on November 5, 2018 at 8:30 am | Reply Al

Everyone that ever owned a pet is crying in their heart for you. We lost our yellow lab in the not too distant past. But the memory of her is still comforting.

That gal is funny, funny! Got to go now, I think I’m about to cough up a hairball.

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- on November 5, 2018 at 10:34 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Thanks for your kind words Al. I know that losing a pet is very hard no matter how they leave us. So funny how animals become like family in just a matter of a few minutes. My Sherlock was one of the best. Well, you know that, you had a lab, too. They are just such awesome dogs.
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It made me smile. And, I hope you have a dog to clean up the hairball.
  
  Have a great week.
  
  Patricia
  
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on November 5, 2018 at 11:29 am | Reply Jennette Marie Powell

So sorry about your sweet furbaby. We had to put one down a few years ago due to aggressive bone cancer. He wasn’t quite 7, so that was a really tough one. Hope you’re feeling better now, and congrats on the book being out!

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- on November 5, 2018 at 11:52 am | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Thanks Jennette. We knew that “some day” we’d have to say goodbye to our boy, but when “some day” came we weren’t really ready. It needed to be done because it became apparent that he was suffering, but it sure was hard.
  
  Thanks for your kind words. It’s always nice to know that others care about such losses. It’s never easy that’s for sure.
  
  Have a great week.
  
  Patricia
  
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on November 5, 2018 at 2:39 pm | Reply morgan gates

wow! we really are like cats! Ha Ha.! Sorry about Sherlock, but nothing heals a broken heart like a new love! Vicksburg Humane Society https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vicksburg-Warren-Humane-Society/161147987238684

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- on November 5, 2018 at 4:36 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  It’s a bit too soon for that but I’m sure we’ll check that out when we’re ready.
  
  Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great week.
  
  Patricia
  
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on November 5, 2018 at 4:38 pm | Reply josypheen

Oh Patrica, I am so sorry to hear about Sherlock. You poor thing! I am sending you all the virtual hugs.

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- on November 7, 2018 at 2:57 pm | Reply jansenschmidt
  
  Thanks so much. It’s certainly a big hole in our lives right now. We’ll get another fur baby some day. When the time is right.
  
  Thanks for stopping by. Hug received and returned.
  
  Patricia
  
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