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If all goes well the new blog will be unveiled on October 1st. All of the old posts have been moved over, but there are still some kinks to work out (like graphics). None of the posts have their original titles, which I hope to rectify tonight, and all comments are shown as "Anonymous". Other things, like sorting the posts into categories and hosting all the photos on a new site, will continued to be worked on after the site is open. On the up side: you'll be able to subscribe to the blog through either a feed reader (like Bloglines or Google Reader) OR you can subscribe to get updates via e-mail. You do not have to be a Xanga user to be able to comment. The blog will be searchable, and over time, I hope to add more pages for things like 'A Raw Food Diet for Cats' and 'Care of the Disabled Bunny' (in memory of Peanut, of course). All in all I'd like the site to be more functional as a resource for information, not just a blog. That's the plan anyway  | | |
| I coaxed Rex to eat some parsely tonight; he made only a meager attempt to eat his dinner. I think that, in the end, giving him the chance to see Peanut one last time will have been better than simply taking her away, but he is taking it hard and my mama heart aches for him.
He was visibly shaken when he first saw her, and wouldn't actually get near enough to touch her, simply examining her and then stepping back. The only thing that's gotten him to come out of their cardboard hideaway tonight has been the blanket that was in Peanut's crate. He was sleeping on it when I left for work  Haley (on RO) recommended getting a stuffed animal for him to snuggle with. I don't know if it will help, but I'll look for one tomorrow. This is the first time Rex has been alone in over five years... | | |
| Dear Peanut,
It seems appropriate that you died in autumn, when the trees are giving
us one last vibrant show before succumbing to the cold dark of winter.
After living with head tilt for over a year, shortly before leaving us
you faced the world once more right side up. You were such a brave
girl, Peanut. I hope you know that you inspired many people and will be
greatly missed by all who were blessed to know you.
Before you left, Rex gave you one last kiss. At the vet's office I held
you in my arms and told you it was okay - you could go now. Stephen
made you a beautiful box. We laid you in it wrapped in your favorite
tie-dye blanket, a photo of you and Rex, a flower, and a prayer:
Heavenly
Father, Creator of all things, thank you for having entrusted us with a
loyal pet. We know that not even a sparrow falls without your
knowledge, so we know that you are here with us today.
Lord Almighty God, this animal brought sunshine to us and was a vital
part of our lives. Her passing has created a void in our hearts that
cannot be filled. We do not question the will of God, but ask Him to be
merciful in our loss.
Thank you for letting her teach us unselfish love. Thank you for the
memories that we can recall to brighten our days for the rest of our
lives.
Although Peanut will be missed very much, we give thanks to you for
allowing us to have so many wonderful years with her. Thank you for
this and for all thy blessing, Lord. In gratitude, we return our pet to
you.
Amen.
We placed you in a clearing, under the protection of a beautiful tree,
and marked the spot with a statue of a lop bunny. On your box Hannah
wrote, "Here lies Peanut. A loving pet and friend." Your family will
miss you so much, baby girl. Especially Rex. He took such good care of
you this past year; I promise you now that we'll take extra good care
of him.
There's no more pain, Peanut. You're free. Please run and play, and
don't worry about us. You have given us so much and you will always
have a home in our hearts.
Love,
Mom | | |
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We'll be bringing Peanut in at 2:30 EST. Dr G, who saw Peanut through
months of illness last summer, will be there at the end along with my
brother and myself.
I am so very sad for Peanut, and for Rex. A piece of my heart will go with her today  | | |
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