Yes - we did take that walk Friday afternoon and another yesterday, and will continue to do so each day - weather permitting. My rhumatologist told me I needed to start walking to help strengthen my legs, so I guess I'm getting that accomplished after all in spite of my bad knee. I'm feeling somewhat better, but LES still strikes out of the blue all too often. As long as I stay busy I do okay. It's toughest at night when Myndi and I head off to bed and Sparky is no longer there. She's doing fine, but I have noticed that she follows me around a lot more than she used to. Guess she just wants to make sure that I'm not going to suddenly vanish too.

Sparky's water bowl still sits partially full of water, and I just can't bring myself to pick it up and put it away - just as his food bowl and plate still sit in their regular spot in the corner on the kitchen counter along with Myndi's and my son's cat's bowl. His meds are still in his and Myndi's med basket and I've caught myself checking the clock on several occasions to see if it was time to give him his. Boy - old habits really do die hard.

So again - I thank you all for helping to hold me together as I work my way thru this difficult time.


Hey there Sparky-Doodle ~~ I hope you're having fun and meeting new friends and having new adventures. And yes - I do think those unexplained noises and that bark I heard here in the house (while Myndi was sound asleep), was really you. Thanks little buddy....... Love you and miss you!