This year sucked!

[kitten645]

In spades! From Hobbes passing on New Years Day to our lose of Phred. There have been precious few good things at all in my life at least. Have you all felt the same? Can't wait for this year to be over and start a blank slate in 2011!
Claudia & Calvin

[Taz_Zoee]

I agree, this has been a sad year. Bruce's sister-in-law's brother-in-law (her sisters husband) died in January. Then our friend took his own life in October. Then my sister-in-law's mother passed away the day after Thanksgiving and of course our dear Phred.
I do hope 2011 is a better year for all!

[Husky_mom]

add me to the list ...

one great thing is I have my kids and health.. and awesome family n friends..

but it overall it indeed sucked :´(..

[Alysser]

I can't say it's been terrible. I took a few blows this year.

This WEEK sucked, my friend/co-worker was killed by a drunk driver, my godfather's dad died, and then Phred died as well. This hasn't been my week. School has been better then usual, I am enjoying my senior year alot. It hasn't been the greatest, hasn't been the worst - but I am pretty fortunate. Got a new laptop, Mikey's gotten WAY better, my family & friends are all happy and healthy - I'd say I have it pretty good. This week just needs to not drag on anymore. I'm tired of people dying =/

[cassiesmom]

Uhmmm... my family had my mom and dad's 60th wedding anniversary, two high school graduations, and two engagements -- so most of the year was good! But these last couple of months, I'd say since Halloween have brought some challenges. My mom and I were laughing the other day- we decided not to do a family Christmas newsletter this year, because it would be like a good news/bad news joke. But I am grateful for all the good things that happened in my family in 2010. And for new PT babies; PT babies from previous years growing up into beautiful children -- new PT dogs, cats and pets (Catty1's Zoe, Laura's Caramella, KAK's Alani and Blaze, MoFF's Chip and Chuck, and Helene's Sunny, Tangy, Carmela and Mischka come to mind).

Edited to add... I forgot that in 2010 I left a job I disliked and got a kick-___ job I enjoy very much! So except for the past several weeks, it's been a good year.

[Pinot's Mom]

OK, gang, things aren't perfect. I sit here post surgery after a major infection with another site infection brewing. I am a vocalist, and, due to the problems leading to surgery, as well as surgery, have had to abandon my church choir for my most favorite season of singing. My husband has had an awful year of back problems culminating in surgery next week. Due to this surgery, we will miss Christmas dinner with the family. My kitty lost her best friend "Mousie" to the gears in the stair chair.

But you know what? We're having an open house tomorrow evening. We will celebrate our many friends and blessings even if neither of us can move from our chairs; our friends will take care of what needs to be done. The food is made and the rest will fall into place.

Count your blessings. I know with some there has been great sorrow. The loss of Phred is deep, but he would not want us to dwell on this. It is the season of the Lord's birth-REJOICE!

[kitten645]

Better times ahead I hope. I love my PT peeps. Bit of reality and hope in your postings. Carmelita and other new babys are a joy for sure. Sadness will pass I hope. Phred I know Hobbes is looking for you.

[Karen]

But there were bright spots as well! Look at all the Pet Talk babies born, and thriving, and the newly rescued pets ... Sending you all hugs.

A new year does always feel ripe with potential, doesn't it?