Good morning everyone! It’s a beautiful day here today and it’s supposed to stay that way so that makes me very happy. Summer is coming – now let’s just hope that all this bragging doesn’t get me more snow like it did last week. lol. I can’t wait until it’s warm enough to venture outside and drink my coffee on my bench in the morning again.
I got some good news the other day – my test results came back and they were good. No cancer (yahooooooooooooooo) but I’m probably looking at some surgery. Buddy has some health issues again – he’s got too much protein in his piddle so now I have to worry about his kidneys. The vets going to do a follow up in a couple of weeks and if it still shows the same thing he’s going to analyze his blood next. My poor little puppy has sure had a rough time of it lately. It’s hard to believe he’s already going to be 8 years old soon but he is. At the end of the post I have some pics of him and I so stay tuned.
I’m reading Magnolia Wednesdays by Wendy Wax and The Season of Second Chances by Diane Meier right now. I’m really enjoying Magnolia Wednesdays and The Season of Second Chances seems to be starting off very good too. Next up I’ve got a few historical fiction books to read that I’m looking forward to – Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn and The Queen’s Pawn by Christy English. April is going to be a very busy month for me with reading.
Now on to share some pics that my mom was nice enough to take of Buddy giving his mommy some much needed love… Enjoy…
Fantastic news about the cancer! Hope you enjoy celebrating – it much be such a relief.
Congrats about your good news! I'm sure Buddy will pile on more kisses to continue celebrating.
Have a good rest of the weekend!
I am so glad Dar! That must be a major relief! I think you should definitely take some time to enjoy the relieving moment! Buddy is adorable as usual. Charlee and I had fun bathtime yesterday…let's just say he hates baths and he let me know it by giving me one…lol
Dar, you are always beautiful no matter what…..Buddy, well, he's just too adorable for words. Enjoy your Sunday romping with Buddy, reading and yes, even laundry. Thank God for the good news! Stay well, Tootsie.
Dar, I'm so relieved and happy for you. I'm sure you're much more relaxed since getting the good health news. I hope you can figure out what's up with Buddy. He's so cute and the pictures show how much he loves his Dar 🙂
I read Magnolia Wednesdays (liked it) and my review for The Season of Second Chances will post on Tuesday.
We'll take the dogs for a walk later. Its a bit chilly here this morning but should reach the 50s this afternoon. The weather people are saying temps near 70 later this week. Looking forward to that, as you can imagine! Have a great week.
Oh Dar, I am so glad your tests came back negative! Maybe all those prayers I was saying worked a little! Prayers and doggie kisses, that is!
I'm SO glad you're okay. And you look good, too — what do you mean, you don't look great in those pictures???
sheesh. We really ARE our worst critics.
I am so relieved to know that you got good news last week, Dar! You should go out and buy some books to celebrate! I think you look pretty darn cute in those pictures with Buddy!
Yay for no cancer! Double yay for the cute dog pics. 😀
Yippee for good news! I love the first pic of Buddy getting ready to start slurping. Such a cutie!
So glad that your tests were negative! It looks like Buddy is happy as well! May the sun shine to give your more warmth!
So happy to hear your tests were good and hope you can avoid the surgery.
My husband has the same issue as your Buddy and is on med for it….weird huh
I loved the photos of both of you Dar. Have a great week.
Dar, I'm so glad the tests were negative and the news is good! The pictures with Buddy are adorable and you look great! Enjoy the sunshine!
Hurray!! So happy for your good news…looks like you and Buddy are having a great time!
farmlane – thanks, and yes it is a relief for sure!
Nan- thank you. Buddy has been very kissy the last few days. lol.
Serena, it is a relief – like a friend of mine said – the most precious words to hear. lol – Buddy isn't too bad in the bath, it's haircuts he really doesn't like. I usually just put on my bathing suit and stand in the tub with Buddy. Otherwise it's impossible to get him done.
Kaye, you're always my biggest supporter- means a lot to me. So far I'm just trying to stay warm today; it's chilly. I bet it's a whole lot nicer at your house.
Mary, thank you. I am much more relaxed. I hope it'll be nothing serious with the Budster too. I guess they aren't any different than us when they get older. You're always ahead of me in reading. lol. It's chilly here this morning too (although still beautiful) although they're saying it's going to warm up. Buddy and I usually venture out for our walk around 11 am.
Sandy, I know those prayers of yours worked! And who can beat doggie kisses right!
Susan, thanks. Yup, we are our own worst critics. lol.
Kathy, thanks for being so supportive – meant a lot to me. Ssshh, I did buy some eBooks… Thanks for the compliment.
Christina, thank you and glad you liked the pics.
Janel, yup he was getting all geared up to start kissing. lol.
Nise, thank you. Buddy is always happy if he thinks a treat is coming his way. I hope the sun comes out more today too – it's staying nice but chilly.
Diane, thanks. I don't know that I'll be able to avoid surgery but it's still better than the alternative. My mom has high protein too. It's strange how pets have most of the same types of things we get. Thanks for the compliment on the photos.
Beth, thank you. It's nice but the sun isn't quite staying out. I'm hoping it peeks out some more so it'll warm up more. Have a great day too!
JoAnn, thank you. We were having fun. Our pets can always make us laugh.
Wonderful news about you not having cancer! I'm sorry to hear that surgery will be necessary and that Buddy's again having trouble, though. Hope the good weather stays with you; it's supposed to be nice here all week and I can't wait!
Congrats on the test results, that's great news!
Love the pics!!
That is just wonderful Dar about not having cancer!!! Congratulations! Buddy is such a cute dog-he loves you that's for sure!
Buddy is too darn cute!!! You heard me yelling already about your results!! I'm a big mouth for sure!! My weekend has been drab,cold, and rainy and to top it off I'm feeling under the weather with a sinus infection. Spring/Summer can't get here soon enough!!
Yea!!! No cancer is GREAT news! So glad to hear it. And it looks like Buddy was pretty happy about it, too!
I am glad to hear your test came back with positive news! Buddy is such a cute dog and sits so well for pictures.
Congrats on your good news! Hopefully Buddy will get some good news too! And I thing you BOTH look adorable! 😀
Have a great week!
That's wonderful news, Darlene! I can't imagine how elated you must feel now. Buddy's looking adorable as always. Hope you have an amazing coming week. Good luck with your future surgery and hope Buddy gets better as well. Happy reading! 🙂
I am so pleased to hear that you are not suffering with cancer. I imagine you were jumping with joy when you found out. I hope Buddy is well again soon. The pictures are fabulous.
I'm so happy to hear that it's not cancer! I hope Buddy is better soon!
Wow!! I am so glad for the great news! I have been thinking about you and praying for you. Now if we can just get buddy healthy.
I love the pictures of you and buddy, and I think you look great!
Phew! No cancer is wonderful news!
Love all the loving in those pics! There's nothing like an animal for smooching!
Sounds like you've got some good reading ahead of you. Enjoy!
Glad to hear you got positive news from the doctor – I know how trying that waiting can be!
I am also reading Season of Second Chances right now and love it! I recently won Magnolia Wednesdays so I am glad to see you are liking that one too!
Great news from the Dr., Dar! You and buddy look so comfy-cozy together, hope he's feeling better soon too!
Did a load of Spring cleaning today and then put out some Easter decorations because as my youngest reminds me, "Only 8 days 'til the Easter Bunny Comes." 🙂
WOO-HOO on the good news! Thank God, because otherwise….lets not even go there. You can handle surgery no problem!
Lots of kisses to the both of you.
I should be doing laundry and stuff today but who feels like it 😉
Yippee!!!
I'm so glad the test result came back negative, Dar! 🙂
Love the pics of you and Buddy! As always, he's adorable! Hope you have a great week ahead!
That's great news, Dar! I hope Buddy will feel better soon.
I'm sure Buddy is having a great time "slurping" you. LOL!
Oh My!That's great news!! I am glad! I am so sorry ppoor Buddy has to go through all these tests and such.. I am hoping he will feel better as the weather becomes better 🙂
Take care.. and all those pics are soooooooo cute 🙂
You both look adorable! And better than that, you both look happy and having fun!
Such a big sigh of relief on your good news from the tests! Now you can relax a bit.
Prayers for Buddy and doggie kisses from Darcy and Sophie. Hope he feels better soon.
Our weather this week looks to be sunny and 70's so should be nice. Hope your good weather holds!
So,so glad to hear that your tests came back ok!!! That is wonderful news! I am also sorry to hear that Buddy is having a hard time with his health. Hopefully the doctors can do their magic and correct whatever is wrong. I hope you have a wonderful week and that the weather stays nice for your coffee time!
Happy Happy Dance so glad to hear the "no cancer" news!!! 🙂
Buddy will be fine too, just keep up the vet visits.
Beautiful smiling pics of both you and Buddy, relief is a wonderful thing isn't it?
Missed out on yesterday because when the DH is home Sunday is go out and eat and go the movies day.
Beautiful weather lately again so we have been away from the house and computer more…
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I'm so glad for you. and thanks for sharing the pictures. Take care of yourself and Buddy.
That is awesome news Dar!! What a huge relief for you and keep us posted on when your surgery is. Hoping that Buddy improves this week. Love the cute pictures of both of you!
I'm so glad and relieved to hear that there's no cancer. Hope you and Buddy are feeling better soon!
–Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
I'm so releived that you don't have cancer! Thanks goodness! My fingers are crossed that you don't have to have surgery but keep us posted.
You and Buddy are so cute together! Have you tried him on a vegetarian diet? There are some veggie dog foods out there and are good for dogs with allergies. I'm not sure but perhaps they are lower protein as well.
This post reminds me that I owe you an email!
I'm so glad to hear that you are cancer free and I hope you can withhold on the surgery. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts!
And what a bunch of sweet pictures. 🙂