This past week, I witnessed a rare and hilarious dance. Earlier in the morning, Nancy decided to work until she figured out how to use the keyless garage entry pad. Three years ago, when we moved into our house, a locksmith tried to fix it, and also was unsuccessful. But after about six videos on YouTube, a solution finally worked. That final video was so simple that Nancy was left speechless. Not only did she feel rather foolish, but instead,…
Making new friends is always a delightful experience! Last night, I had the pleasure of meeting two wonderful individuals—a human and a delightful dog! It began as a plan to take a walk, but it transformed into playtime and a simple burger meal. All day long, I eagerly anticipated meeting Jane and Gracie. Gracie is an adorable goldendoodle. I had never had the chance to play with a goldendoodle before, let alone meet one at my home. …
I’m not entirely sure which aspect of the farm I love the most, but I’m certain that a significant part of it is the freedom to roam around. I suppose I can go into the house and no one notices me. Believe it or not, I enjoy being incognito. In fact, I think sometimes Nancy’s brothers forget that I’m even present until I am. They’ll never admit it, but I think they almost view me like a human visitor when…
It’s been an incredibly interesting week for us! From our visit to the farm last Saturday to witnessing myself floating in the clouds during a walk a few nights later, we’ve definitely felt God’s presence and protection. I understand that I’ve mentioned that my blog won’t contain political or religious views, so if this offends you, feel free to stop reading the rest. After spending some time in the chicken barn with Dan, I started feeling overheated. Nancy and I…
Every day is special to me as long as I’m with my loved ones. Sometimes, I have to stay home because many places don’t allow dogs. However, yesterday, Nancy, who lives at least 75 minutes away from my breeder, decided to make an exception and bypass some other shopping just to let me join her on her delivery. I was so so happy to see Jill and since she was on a time schedule, I didn’t get to see any…
Hello Blog Readers: While I hope that I am around for a long time with my diagnosis of lymphoma, I wanted to write this letter to my companions and readers because often we don’t express how we feel about others in our lives until they have passed away. I dictated this letter to Nancy as we sat on our quiet deck overlooking a peaceful retired golf course. When I’m gone, please promise me that you’ll continue to love…
Before the heatwave hit our local County Fair, we managed to enjoy most of the fair. However, Nancy was completely unaware that dogs were not allowed on the fairgrounds until she saw a prominent Facebook post stating, “NO DOGS at the fair, unless they are service dogs.” We strolled through the fair for three hours without any issues, despite the presence of Sheriffs. I suppose Greg’s electric cart and my excellent behavior led them to assume that I am a…
Today, it was finally another day to grind my pawnails. As usual, we sat on the deck when my pawnails were about to be ground down. We didn’t finish because of several reasons. First, do you think Nancy could just do the job without talking? You guessed right! She didn’t have to explicitly tell me that she would shower me with love (more like suffocate me) because of my lymphoma or that she loved me so much. Instead, I…
Tonight, I had to be honest with Nancy. I’m still here, so I told her not to break down when she’s hugging me. Seriously, I’m not at all equipped to handle this! I can deal with the fact that I have cancer, but those emotions… that doesn’t mean I don’t care for all of you out there who think that dogs don’t have feelings. My role will be to encourage her to play her instruments, specifically the saxophone and…
Somedays, I need a little help to encourage Nancy with her tasks at hand in this life. I was delighted that she read the verse, “Let’s not grow weary of doing what is good. At the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessings if we don’t give up.” (Galatians 6:9, NLT) It served as a timely reminder. While I’ve made it clear that I won’t discuss religious or political topics in my blog, I simply can’t ignore them…
My blog might be a bit longer today because it’s been a few weeks since I last wrote. Life gets busy, and sometimes I’m unsure about what’s appropriate to share. I’m not entirely sure why Nancy has taken up knitting, but she mentioned that it’s partly to cope with my cancer diagnosis. It all started last week when we stumbled upon an incredible garage sale. Not only did it have some fantastic Longaberger Baskets (I know, she didn’t need more!),…
Yesterday, I was overjoyed! I had the privilege of spending four uninterrupted hours with Nancy while she groomed me. It wasn’t just the grooming that made me happy; it was the precious time we had together. So, I was puzzled when Greg and Nancy were shedding tears. When they shared the news that my biopsy revealed cancer (lymphoma), I wasn’t saddened. Instead, I wanted to remind them to cherish each day, knowing the unpredictable nature of life. That has always…
I can hardly contain my excitement because I just returned from meeting Winnie, my new neighbor dog friend. Nancy left her phone at home, so I don’t have any photos yet. However, I’m certain you’ll hear all about our fantastic new neighbors in my blog. So, would you like to hear how I met Winnie? Well, even if you don’t, I’m going to tell you because I can’t think of anything else better to write about than Winnie. …
Nancy, who believed she had her schedule memorized without relying on a datebook, witnessed her aging process unfold before my eyes. We entered the vet clinic, expecting a recheck for my swollen lymph nodes glands. However, the receptionist informed us that Dr. J. was unavailable that day. My initial excitement to see my vet Dr. J. quickly turned into embarrassment for Nancy, but I was relieved that I might have avoided further examination. At least, until the same time this…
Today, I’m sharing a beautiful tribute that Alicia and Andy (my web hosts) shared with me when they lost their beloved Miche. I had the pleasure of meeting Miche once, and he truly radiated joy. Below, is the writing that Alicia wrote about Miche. Thank you for allowing me at least one day with Miche. “Some candles burn fast and bright. Our sweet boy Miche was one of them. He was only with us for…
Once again, I accompanied Nancy to the hospital to visit Greg. He’s recovering from cellulitis, which was quite frightening for the first few days. While he naps, I’ll at least start my blog. There were several days when the head nurse adamantly refused to allow dogs. Today’s nurse, however, was more accommodating, and here I am, with my human companions in the hospital. Apparently, hospitals become quite dull without me around. Since Greg wasn’t entertaining the nurses and staff, I…
Visiting my veterinarian, Dr. Jackie and her staff, is always a delightful experience. Hannah, the veterinarian’s assistant assigned to me for my annual wellness checkup, greeted me with enthusiastic compliments about my appearance and breed. In all honesty, I believe Nancy thinks I’m the “poster child” for standard poodles, but in reality, I’m the “poster child” for how all dogs should behave. It’s quite easy to behave well when I’ve earned the respect of my humans. After that, we…
I’ve been experiencing a persistent lemon taste and smell in our house. While researching “lemons,” I couldn’t help but chuckle at the peculiar phrases humans use. One such phrase is “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” According to Wikipedia, this proverb is used to encourage optimism and a positive attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune. Lemons symbolize sourness or difficulty in life, while making lemonade transforms them into something positive or desirable.” Personally, I’ve learned from experience…
I had forgotten how useful the YouTube channel could be until yesterday. Ever since we moved into our new home, Nancy has been bothered by the crud under the glass because of the awkward way to access it. She attempted to get at it once in the past and gave up. I encouraged her to give YouTube another try with Greg, who is more mechanically inclined. They were able to remove the glass. It was rather interesting to…
Yesterday, we visited our preferred Subaru dealership for an oil change. While I was there, I had an idea that they could use my help in designing a designated area for us dogs to run around in while we accompany our owners. They had a long staircase for us to run up, but once we reached the top, there were no designated paths for us dogs to explore. By now, I am doing reality check and realizing that I…