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Post by jenjie on Dec 2, 2017 19:58:49 GMT
When leftturnonly and I got together a few weeks ago, one of the things we talked about was how our kids were reacting and responding to the loss of their dads. I told her my boys are talking (ds19 finally started processing and sharing!) but dd doesn’t talk to anyone. Not me, not her friends. Nobody. Lefty says, “she needs a dog.” Dd wants a dog and keeps sending me dog pics. Little guy wants a dog. Bff has been talking to me about getting a dog and helping train it, etc. I’m not in a place where I want another dog right now. But lefty says, “she.needs.a.dog. If she’s not talking to anyone.” Bff texted me last night their friends have new puppies. Meet Reagan (dh choice of name for the next dog). Her eyes haven’t even opened yet. She comes home January 6. I’ll tell the kids on Christmas.   |
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Post by destined2bmom on Dec 2, 2017 20:04:47 GMT
What a sweetie! Your kids are going to be so excited!
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Post by newfcathy on Dec 2, 2017 20:06:02 GMT
Adorable!!
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Dec 2, 2017 20:08:14 GMT
She's a cutie!  |
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Post by alexa11 on Dec 2, 2017 20:13:39 GMT
Awww so sweet! Somebody made me buy a tray of Cranberry Bliss bars today, but not nearly as exciting!
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Post by nicolep on Dec 2, 2017 20:17:15 GMT
I think she will benefit greatly! What a sweet puppy too!
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Post by papersilly on Dec 2, 2017 20:22:32 GMT
Adorable! Congrats!
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Post by craftykitten on Dec 2, 2017 20:30:53 GMT
Cute! What sort is she?
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Post by hockeymom4 on Dec 2, 2017 20:36:19 GMT
Adorable pup, hope she helps your dd to open up
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Dec 2, 2017 20:42:21 GMT
Really cute!!
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Post by KelleeM on Dec 2, 2017 20:43:58 GMT
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Post by femalebusiness on Dec 2, 2017 20:44:54 GMT
Awwww, so cute!
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Post by uksue on Dec 2, 2017 20:48:24 GMT
How wonderful ! I agree that a pet can really help someone through the passage of grief .
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Post by casii on Dec 2, 2017 20:49:39 GMT
Awwww, that's the cutest enablement I've ever seen!
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Post by River on Dec 2, 2017 20:52:01 GMT
Awe...so sweet! It's going to be a wonderful Christmas surprise.
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Post by welshjenni on Dec 2, 2017 20:53:25 GMT
Aww how adorable. I'm sure that she will be a great help for your dd
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Post by michellegb on Dec 2, 2017 20:53:26 GMT
Oh how adorable! What a wonderful gift for you and your family! Congratulations!
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Dec 2, 2017 20:54:01 GMT
What a wonderful Christmas morning surprise and a sweet thing to do for your DD (and I predict for you too)
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Post by Chips on Dec 2, 2017 20:55:51 GMT
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Post by jenjie on Dec 2, 2017 21:12:16 GMT
Black lab. It’s all we’ve ever had in this house (because dh wore a black uniform) so we must have the same. My children are creatures of habit. My boys, anyway. Or they want what Dad would pick. Or both. |
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Dec 2, 2017 21:15:19 GMT
Your kids are going to be thrilled!!
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 2, 2017 21:20:22 GMT
Labs are awesome. She'll be tbrilled!
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 2, 2017 21:26:51 GMT
Yup, she needs a dog. Are you ever prepared for a puppy? No, they are so much dang work, but like kids, worth it once they are potty trained.
Please post many pictures. Wish I could smell the puppy breath!
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Post by FurryP on Dec 2, 2017 21:32:14 GMT
How wonderful that leftturnonly prescribed a dog. She is so right! Congratulations soon to be K9 grandma! |
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Post by christine58 on Dec 2, 2017 21:41:16 GMT
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Post by burningfeather on Dec 2, 2017 21:43:09 GMT
Dying of cute. And hmmm. When Lefty came to my house a couple of years ago, I think she said my husband needed a second wife.  |
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Post by peano on Dec 2, 2017 21:43:20 GMT
OMG so cute! Your kids will be so thrilled. I am a firm believer in the healing power of dogs—I’ve experienced it in my own life.  I can’t wait for update and pics! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 2, 2017 22:01:14 GMT
How wonderful ! I agree that a pet can really help someone through the passage of grief . I couldn't have said this any better myself. The unconditional love truly helps. Although, you jenjie might not have wanted a dog, the family might need a dog. That makes all the difference in the world. |
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Post by elaine on Dec 2, 2017 22:09:23 GMT
leftturnonly is a wise woman! I’m glad that you listened to her. I also believe in the healing power of dogs. She will be good for all the jenjie family. And I just love that little face! 
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Dec 2, 2017 22:20:13 GMT
I've been resisting elaine influencing me to get an InstaPot... now I've got to tune out leftturnonly enabling puppies. <fingers in ears> La la la la la... |
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