phennie

well if i am going to catch everyone up

i better start where i left off

on 2/18/11 our sweet phoenix left this world

to go into 'doggie heaven' as bug has explained

i was in one word

devastated

he was my first baby, my buddy, my doggie pal for 12 1/2 yrs

how to say goodbye to such a loyal friend?

my hubby was the true hero

and took charge

the 'strong one'

while he watched me sobbed uncontrollably

i know that sweet phennie is at peace

his legs are now working

his hips don't hurt anymore

and bug says he is running with our kitty luba

i think God knew how hard i would take

phoenix leaving so he arranged for the

very next day to have a boxer puppy our lives

i wasn't sure

it all seemed to quick and too sudden

but my husband said

'we need this. YOU need this'

i guess he was right

so we said yes to a rescued stray

(he came from the same rescue organization that we got

our other dog bele girl from arpo)

this floppy eared adorable puppy bounded into our lives

and with some kisses we knew we made the right choice

and our hearts began to heal 

and so we named him chili beans

(beans after phoenix. it was one of his many nick names)