Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Our hostess Terri is in the hospital today, having had her first knee replacement this morning.

Hi Terri!

Nevertheless ... to commemorate Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, she's invited us to share a little about a special pet in our lives who is no longer with us: "Let's do this with love and hope, rather than sadness and tears."

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Oh man, Terri.  I don't know how to complete this assignment without ugly-crying.  It's been more than 6 years, but my heart still aches for Caraleigh, gone too soon.

Because she's been featured in several previous posts. I don't know what to add, but to share a favorite photo (or two).

Other than my son, I can say in all honesty, Caraleigh was the best thing that's ever happened to me.

When she 'graduated' from doggie day care (to accompany me to Arizona) the staff all signed this card. Her expression in this Polaroid still cracks me up.

'Sean of the South' recently shared a thought that spiraled right to my heart:

"I wish everyone could be frozen inside a living photograph of their happiest moment."

(Isn't that so cool?)

Without over analyzing things, my moment looks like this:

December. My fur baby (aka, co-pilot) is dressed in her little London Fog trench coat. The radio is playing our song: "I guess you'd say, what can make me feel this way? My girl! Talking 'bout my girl … Cara!" 

Life is a gift … it doesn't last very long. 

But no. No. They can't take that away from me.

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Whew!

OK. To recap my week so far?

I totally take back what I said about loving my new Google Pixel phone.  Granted, the voice-to-camera prompt is a small convenience. But given the cost of the phone -- plus the fact I'm 'wrong-handed' to press the shutter -- I expected Verizon would make things right.

I was totally dreading last Thursday's call to Tier 1, then Tier 2 tech support. But both ladies were incredibly nice and super helpful. Ultimately, Tier 2 was able to resolve the, "OK, Google. Take a picture" feature.

But not before getting my permission to 'get inside the phone' with me!  Awkward, when she commented, "Your home is beautiful." (Oops! Why didn't I pick up Tom's dirty shirt hanging from the back of the bar stool?) Then, "Oh, your doggies are so cute!" Thinking to myself, "'Sooo glad I don't have to use the potty!"

So the phone worked perfectly ... for 48 hours. Round #2 today. New tech team (of course). And come to find out, because this is a Google app glitch, the phone doesn't qualify for warranty replacement. *Sigh* I'll probably check out getting a selfie stick. Do any of you have one; and do you like it?

Great news from Tom's cardiologist this morning! His valve doesn't warrant surgery at this time, but they'll keep an eye on him every 6 months.

Cautiously optimistic -- I had a call this afternoon from a professional office where I interviewed. They'd like me to come back for a second interview (with a different manager) day after tomorrow.

Fingers crossed and prayers said!

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Happy Wednesday … stay safe!

Hugs, Myra