Late night ramblings....

[CC]

can't sleep and this really is not about DS but I am putting it here anyway, hope thats OK

Have Christopher's IEP next Tuesday, should be a breeze really. My district tried to pull a fast one which is not unusual for them

Chris has attended a SUPER ESY program for the last few years but with the economy the way it is they were saying NO to the busing of him to the program. I nipped that in the bud right away and said you can't stop it now you have been doing it for the past few years and its in his IEP. They went on and on with you know bla bla bla and I said fine go ahead and stop it and I will see you in court. LOL then I got a call OK its all worked out. You have to know my district to know why I went right to the court thing but they know from past experience I was not kidding. Sad but true for me and my district its the only thing that works BUT it works because I have taken them to court and they know I was not kidding. Anywho I am sure they have some trick up their sleeve for next year for the ESY but this year is OK ;D

My poor Kodi Lee was home last week for spring break and was not a fun week for her at all Her high school theater teach who was one of her favorite teachers died so unexpectedly from a massive heart attack For any that have been at UNO for a long time know my Kodi Lee is and was very much into theater. Her High School teach was a very big person in her life. Then 2 days later she learns her pal from college died while on spring break Only 19 years old

Goldie our Golden Retriever who just turned 14 on March 15 has been dealing with the beginnings of Kidney Failure and just 6 months ago has surgery for a lump and just last week had more surgery for another lump and the vet is like its bad Its cancer and at this stage in her long life (not long enough for us) we should consider putting her down I really can't wrap my head around actually doing that, KWIM? I have not made a date to due that yet but it will be soon

Chris knows Goldie has been sick and tells all that his dog is sick but honestly I am not sure if he really gets how sick she is
Kodi picked Goldie as a pup out of the litter and wants to go with me when we decide its time BUT Chris OMG he will just not get where Goldie is KWIM

Chris and Goldie I swear are soul mates, if that is even possible for a young boy and a dog.... This may sound off the wall to some of you but I kid you not Chris comes home from school, takes out his work show me then goes and shows Goldie LOL he does I am not kidding you.

K, sorry so long, just can't sleep tonight.

As always THANKS for letting me ramble

CC ~

[Ericsmomma]

CC,
Ramble on girl....
You got alot going on. Don't you wish you had a "switch" in your brain that you can flick to
"off" so you can sleep/relax without thinking about things? I sure need one of those.
(I think most of us do). Glad your busing issue got worked out. I have Eric's MFE today, and I am going to be more assertive this time. My school district isn't the most cooperative either. Only the bare minimum is offered for Eric, and I'm not going to accept it this time.
So sorry about Goldie...pets are part of the family at my house, so I feel your hurt.
Poor Kodie has been hit with alot of horrible news....don't you hate it when your kids are hurting? Prayers coming your way for all your family.....Dolly

[Jackie]

Situations like the one with Goldie are exactly why we stopped having pets...they occupy a place almost as important as real live people yet they are much more fragile and come and go sooner as a rule...you receive lots of sympathy and on going support if you lose a family member but when your pet goes...it is more or less an "oh well" from people. I wish you luck and support in dealing with this issue.

I am also sorry that Kodi Lee has suffered so much loss recently in her life. We all come into this life and we all have to leave it...sadly some sooner than others. I hope she heals soon.

Yes we do need a night time brain "switch"...great idea...now someone invent it.

Jackie

[Jessie]

I know exactly how you feel being we just put Toby "B" down back in January. It's truly heartbreaking. We took Jason with us to the vet when Toby was put to sleep because we needed him to see that Toby was gone. Morbid I know, but he wouldn't have understood otherwise where Toby was.

We have two new dogs and he loves them, but there will never be another Toby. Just the other night, we saw he had placed a picture of Toby on his night stand directly facing him while he was in bed.

It's going to be tough, but it's unfortunately inevitable. So sorry that Goldie has had to go through a long illness too.


Jessie

[Emilysmom]

CC,
I'm sorry you are going through so much all at the same time. We lost a beloved pet last October, and the grief was worse than I would have imagined........and we had only had Ginger for 5 years. My heart goes out to you and your family. And yes, I definitely think it's possible for a boy and his dog to be soul mates. Heartbreaking!

I'm glad to hear that this year's IEP meeting went well, under the circumstances.

Susan

[Chris too]

(((Kodi Lee)))
(((Chris)))
(((CC)))

What a sad week.

[Googsmom aka Jennifer]

{{{{{{{BIG GIANT HUGS}}}}}}}} Prayers too.

[char]

CC, I feel so badly for you, Chris and Kody. The kids are going through so much, and I know it hurts to see our children in pain. My baby is 38 but I still want his life to be full of sunshine.

I have lost so many pets in my lifetime, and every one has left a huge hole in my soul. I know it would be easier not to have a pet but can't face the idea of having a completely empty household.

Abby has a yellow lab named Piper. That dog adores her and she adores the dog. Piper is wonderful with that tiny little one. She is an older dog, and I know when she goes, it will be a huge loss for the entire family.

Char