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Hi everyone, I’m back I think! I hope anyway. Not sure if I’ll be blogging as regularly as I used for a while but we’ll see. I’ll try anyway.

First off I’d like to thank all of you who sent me emails checking up on my family and me (you know who you are). You are all wonderful ladies and I appreciate all of you and value the friendships I’ve formed with you.

As for news, my dad is still having problems. He’s seeing a specialist tomorrow so hopefully we will have some direction one way or the other as to what can be done.

Buddy got really sick on me. He wasn’t feeling well a while back but went on antibiotics and seemed ok but really wasn’t. He ended up getting sicker with pancreatitis and severe intestinal problems. I have an extremely wonderful vet who made a special trip in on the long weekend to see Buddy and gave him a pile of meds which seemed to have helped. So far he seems to be doing well. He’s on pro-biotics now to try to straighten him out more naturally because every time we have to put him on antibiotics it’s hard on his pancreas. So, those of you who know me know how crazy I am about my dog so as you can well imagine I was terrified when he was sick. It just broke my heart to see him like that. Now he’s more ticked off because I still can’t give him dry food or treats and we all know how partial Buddy is to his treats.

Then, because all of this isn’t enough I managed to severely sprain my foot and tear some ligaments in my leg. I was getting off my bed, my foot was completely numb, and well the rest is history. I’m hobbling around on my crutches and I’m cranky and miserable about it.

Needless to say I haven’t been blogging. I haven’t even been reading. I know-I can hear the big gasp! Between my dad, the dog and me I just didn’t have the energy or desire. The stress of the last few weeks put my arthritis into a flare up so that hasn’t helped. I’m hoping to start getting caught up now .

As for giveaways I’m hoping to get all the contests drawn tonight and posted. Those of you waiting for stuff to be mailed from me-Carrie, Belinda, Sandy, Sheri, April—to name a few – the stuff is coming but it’ll probably be next week before I’ll be steady enough on my feet to make it to the post office.

So, now to catch up. My google reader was off the charts. Sorry to all that I normally visit but I’ll be marking everything as read and starting over. I do hope to start visiting your blogs again soon. I don’t know if I’ll be doing as much to start as it depends what happens with my dad. He also has to have some surgery on Thursday for skin cancer so we’ll just have to wait and see how it all goes but I hope to get back to some semblance of organization soon.

Thanks again to all of you who got in touch. I really appreciate and luv all of you!

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  1. Oh Dar, I'm so sorry you have to deal with all of that at once! 🙁 I hope your dad, Buddy, and of course YOU all feel better soon. *big hugs*

  2. I'm so sorry you've been having such a tough time. Take care of yourself, your dad and Buddy. We'll be here when you get back.

  3. Dar, you take good care of yourself and Buddy and family. And zero out your google reader, LOL. I can only imagine what that number must be! I'll keep you all in my thoughts.

  5. I am so sorry Dar that you are facing such difficlt times.
    I know so well how you must feel about Buddy, as you can see on my blog, Oliver means the world to me. In August he became real sick, he also can't have any treats and is on a strict diet. I am thinking of you sweetie and all you go through.Wish I lived closer.
    I am keeping you in my thoughts and if you need to talk, vent

    madeleine444@gmail.com

    (((((((hugs)))))

    Sylvie

  6. Dar,
    I wish I lived next door to you!! I would help you out with Buddy, run your stuff to the post office, keep your tea hot!! I totally understand how when life gets hectic/chaotic that at times other things take a backseat. As you already know I'm thinking and praying for you, your Dad, and Buddy!!
    ((hugs))

  7. Hope things continue to improve…so sorry you've had to deal with all this. Put aside the google reader and take care of yourself. **hug**

  8. Girl, I've been wondering and worrying about you. Things come in threes, so I would say that the barrage of awfulness should be finished with you. Don't worry about sending packages right now…we will live. You get better and know I'm thinking of you!

  9. Hi Dar,
    I am very sorry to hear about all the troubles. I hope your dad and Buddy will get better (I can only imagine what you went through watching him suffer, it's like watching your child being sick). I also hope your sprained ankle won't give you too much trouble. I am sending my thoughts and hugs your way.

  11. I'm so sorry about everything going on! I hope that things start looking up for you soon. You will be in my thoughts! Feel better!

    ((HUGS))

  12. Hugs, Dar! I'm glad you're feeling well enough to at least check in. Better to see you once in a while than not at all. We get to missing you and that Buddy Boy! 🙂

    Take care!
    Lezlie

  13. Geez Dar, I am so sorry that you've had to deal with so much lately. I hope your dad, and Buddy get better quit, and poor you with your sprain 🙁

    Things have to get better! HUGS

  14. Dar, you and your family have really been having a time of it! Take care of yourself, so you can help your Dad and Buddy (you know what I mean, make sure you get enough sleep, eat real meals, etc.)

    cyber-hugs to you!

  16. Oh, Dar, you've really been through the wringer lately! I'm glad to hear that Buddy is on the mend and that you're getting back up and running. Will continue to send prayers your way for your dad.

  17. Ok…now that I see you here, I'm somewhat relieved:) Welcome back sweetie and take it one day at a time:)
    Hugs!

  18. Wow, lets hope that your streak of bad luck comes in 3's and now it's OVER!!! Will keep good thoughts coming your way. Best to you, your dad and Buddy.

  19. Dar, I send you all my best wishes and hopes for a quick recovery for all three of you. You were missed!
    xo,
    Ivy

  20. ohh Dar! I am so sorry to hear about all of this…
    Paying to God for the 3 of you! 🙂

    Get well soon and don't worry we will be around when you get back 🙂

  22. Dar – I am so sorry that you have had to deal with so many things at once. A very typical English saying but 'when it rains, it pours.' I had wondered where you had gone and should have guessed all was not good. You were really missed.

    I hope you all start to feel better soon and things start to ease up for you. Sending hugs down the line.

  23. Wow, Dar, you have certainly had a lot on your plate to deal with. Hopefully, the worst is behind you and you and Buddy will start to feel better. The best thing you can do is take care of yourself and the last thing you need to stress about is blogging. No one is going anywhere- we all care about you so much.

    {{hugs to you and buddy}}

  25. Darlene! Big hugs to you sweetie! I'm so sorry your world is all crazy. Hope your dad gets some ansewers at the specialist. Ask questions! That's why they are there.
    Poor Buddy. He will be ok. Lucky send her best wishes and pets. woof-woof.

    And you're foot! Girly just hang in there. Things will get better soon. I know they will.
    Feel free to email me and vent anytime 🙂 I know exactly what you are going through.

  26. Oh Dar, sorry to hear all this is happening at the same time. I hope you, Buddy and of course, your dad all get better soon.

    Smooches and big hugs,
    ♥Nely

  28. Dar, you and your family are in my prayers right now. I hope things will settle down and improve with your dad and with Buddy. Take care of yourself!

  29. I'm just coming back myself and my Google Reader is finally becoming a bit more managable. It was seriously scary for awhile! Glad you're back too!

  31. I hope that things start improving for you, your dad and Buddy! You definitely have enough on your plate. I'm sorry that you're going through so much!

  32. I am so sorry to hear that so many things have not been going well for you. I have been thinking of you, and wondering how you are doing, and had been noticing that you haven't been on the blogs. I will continue to pray for you, your family, and Buddy and hope that things begin to get back to normal for you.

  34. It must be really tough for you, Dar. I'm so sorry and will pray for everybody's recovery. Take care! I'll always be here whenever you post. Sending my love and thoughts your way.

  36. Hey Dar: I know things will get better…I am glad that Buddy is going to be ok. My prayers are with you and your family. Great Big Hugs!

  37. HUGS!!! Please take time for yourself right now instead of worrying about us and reading and giveaways and the whole shebang. I hope everything is going well and I'm still sending you those thoughts. I've been thinking about you a ton lately.

  38. Gosh Dar, when it rains it pours hunh? Hope the sun shines through for you soon, girl!

    {{Take care and keep well.}}

  39. Sending lots of hugs and positive vibes your way, Dar. You've been through so much with your Dad and then Buddy too. And now your ankle! I'm thinking of you.

  41. Hi Dar, I waited a few days to comment but I've been thinking of you. I'm sorry to hear about your dad and I hope things improve for him, I hope your ankle feels better soon and your arthritis calms down and I hope Buddy feels much better very soon. I know how terrible it is to see our beloved pets ill.
    Hang in there Dar and take care. It's good to see you post again.
    If there's anything I can do, including listen, please feel free to email me.
    ~ Amy