Giving Thanks.....

This weekend is the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Which means, we will be going away to close up the cabin for the winter.... and celebrating with a turkey dinner with friends who are almost like family. The family who I made the doggy sweater for. The family that I'm working on the paw mittens for. The family who are like our own family.

Anyway.... Besides that, I should also mention - I'm saying good-bye (or, Never Say[ing] Goodbye) to another very special friend of mine today.

I thought this was going to happen a year ago. But, it didn't. Why does this fit into Thanksgiving? Well, because, I am grateful that I was able to give her another year. I've given her all the love and kindness that I can. She's returned the love to me - in countless ways. The last thing I can give her is dignity - my Precious Princess Roxy is going to go to the Rainbow Bridge at 9 this morning. She is a fighter, it's true - I'll write much more about her next week when I get back - but it is time to let her rest now. She is still not in pain yet - but is becoming very feeble. It is difficult for her to get around - she no longer goes up the stairs to the bedroom, nor down to the basement. The cat feeding station is up high, out of the dogs' reach, and I needed to create a "step" area of boxes so she can get to the food.

I am not waiting until she is in pain, or injures herself in a fall/failed leap.

I am letting her go now, with her dignity intact.

Roxy - may you find peace, and regained strength and youth at the Rainbow Bridge. I'll see you later......

This picture was taken a year ago - Sept. 27, 2005 - I will take one of her today, before we leave. She is now 18 and a half years old.... a good age. I *will* write some more about her next week. It will help me in the healing/grieving process.....