Thread:CaerndyKM/@comment-27443319-20161013193256/@comment-26424426-20161030173230

Sweet Sue, I've delayed in responding because I especially wanted my thoughts to be clear. (I'm just about over a nasty sinus infection/cold and meds had me fuzzy; enough on that.)

Our friend Jill will reach out to you when she can; RL has her dealing with much, but Dean and I keep her updated. She conveys her love and support to you, especially after her mom's illness the past two years.💗👭💗

Mimsie was eloquently true in her comments, and I am so glad for her insights. 💝💖💝

Dearest, you have had so much to deal with, and I admire your strength, perseverance, and love through it all. Your mum's gradual leaving both mentally and physically is painful, but the former is hardest emotionally. I feel what you are feeling. So much you still want to tell her through your words and emotions -- and wondering if she knows. Sue, your hearts and souls touch. Somehow she knows, and you, my friend, must believe. Just believe. And you need to convey your love for your sake. (When we are newborns, we know we our loved; we just know. Our roles change like this because of age...it is a circle.)💞👵👭💞

You and Ann have your roles. For your mum and sister to know you are taking care of what has been so much a part of your lives is a comfort and a help. Like you, this is my strength in hard times, too -- I keep everyone and everything going. This is a good. Trust in that.

Coco and Grace...ah, creatures who love us unconditionally, who comfort us. I ache for your grief. You know they show us how to live and how to die...and how their love is always a part of us. They teach us how to be better people, how to be good people, how to be the people we are meant to be. And then they go ahead to wait for us so in that next life, we will not be alone. See? Still there for your mum, and you and Ann.🐕💝🐕

As for Gus...the little knucklehead. I had to go to a conference and was away for two nights -- for the firest time. He looked for me, and came bounding to greet me when I arrived home...and then barked to clearly convey, "Hey! Momma, don't ou leave again. You're not supposed to leave!" He barked for some time, and then pouted overnight. All was forgiven when we shared my French Toast stick -- just our little treat. My shadow is back. Well, except when hubby left breakfast on the counter for me one morning. I heard a bang, then quiet. And then a little later a bigger bang. The dickens had tried to get on the counter from two sides. The trash can was over to the other side of the room, and counter items, etc. were all over the side. Gus? I found him hiding behind the guest room bed. I burst out laughing. What can I say -- he's a hound!🐶

I see also that you keep moving forward. We all want to hear about that digger! Wow! Gus would love to ride that -- he tries to get in every car, mail truck, etc., he can!

Sue, keep in touch as you can. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. You are never alone, my friend, never.💗💗💗

Love, Pam