Trying to Regroup
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 1:20PM 
Here is this mornings gallery.
We had a long day yesterday. We got in around 1am then off to bed by 2am as it took us that long to let dogs out again and then figure who was going to sleep with the daughter, the 2 sons and me. I crashed.
Nathan is staying for the duration. I am here carless. But Jon has a car and can run errands between his work and school. Will it be a week, weeks - who knows. He is declining but he ate yesterday and he was so looking forward to seeing Kendra and facetiming with our daughter in Portland. It was a good visit. Today not as up. So wise that we went last night. I ate too much fast food. My stomach was a mess. Today on less than 4 hours sleep we are awaiting family to come over tonight for dinner.
Our daughter had a blast with the dogs. Me, with this weather I am grooming way too much. They get soaked especially dogs like Sky and Spirit that will stay out and get soaked despite saying I am going in.
I took photos. Not a ton but all I could do at the moment.
Kendra fell in love with Brewer who she slept with last night. She loves dogs as much as me. It's nice - truly.
Dogs are getting repeatedly soaked but hey maybe its a good distraction. Glad for messenger as I can talk to Nathan so he can update us. It's hard being here and him there. He's missed his time with his daughter. He is feeling it. What a weight on his shoulder. Guess me too but he's sitting there. Me, I have teh dogs, distractions etc
Reader Comments (5)
I find myself looking at your blog more often these days, looking for news about Nathan’s dad. Such difficult times for him, you and your family. Just know that you are in our thoughts always. Much love from the four of us ❤️
This is such a sad time when parents leave us. Love for a parent is a very special love. You are in our thoughts and we hope Nathan’s presence is a great comfort for your Dad. ❤️
Darlah I feel for all of you. It is a very hard time for all the family. I feel for Nathan and all of you. It is hard when you live far away. I am sure your daughter is happy she saw her grandfather. I wish him a peaceful and easy passing. They go when they feel it is time for them. My heart and thought are with you all.
Thinking of you and Nathan.
Darlah & Nathan:
My heart goes out to you both, truly. This is one of those "hard times" that we all know comes one day, but doesn't make it any easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you both, especially Nathan. His is the hardest job of all. When my Mom passed I tried to find solace in my beliefs that it was a new journey she was departing on, albeit without me. Try to think of it that way. They are no longer in pain, in a nicer place and their soul can decide if it needs to continue down her for some reason or stay in Heaven and bask in the light and peace. Crawl under your fur babies and let them lick your tears and absorb your pain. I do this with Ollie and I swear it makes the hurt subside. Tell Nathan I am saying a prayer for both him and his Dad.
Mary & Ollie