Glad to Be Home

Saturday, January 30, 2010
We're home now, and Boogie the Giant Schnauzer has been sprung from doggy jail. He's most happy to be home, and I'm almost as happy as he is, bless his heart. The City Bark folks said he did really well, including actually socializing with other dogs without turning into a big old grump about it. He didn't smell bad or have stress dander when I picked him up, so I'm going to call this a "success" and keep them in mind if he needs a non-family baby-sitter in the future.

The service for my Gram was very nice, and all of her children and most of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were able to make it. I'm not a huge fan of religiously based ceremony (for what should be obvious reasons), but since her faith was important to her, I understood the choice and supported it completely.* The pastor did a very nice job, and I made it through without needing to punch anyone in the throat (much to my evil cousin's disappointment). My own Smart Twins and Smart Man made me extremely proud with their classy behavior and willingness to pitch in. I'm a lucky, lucky Hot Chick, and grateful for my little family.

The photo was taken on my Aunt and Uncle's small farm, as the moon was large and cool looking last night. I like to visit my ancestral region, but if I had to live there I think I really would punch someone in the throat. I'm just a city girl, I guess.

The only thing left to do is pay the bills, finish my statistics homework, and send a thank you card to the facility where my Gram lived her final years. She had a good quality of life there for a number of years in the assisted living facility until she became very ill and needed more intensive care from the nursing home facility. I'm very grateful they took such good care of her - my Gram, Bingo Shark. I hope my contribution to their Activity Fund will help fund many more Bingo games and Movie Nights for the residents who still enjoy them.

Many thanks to all of you who sent supportive thoughts and love my way. I appreciate being a member of a community that cares for and about its members.


*I'm a bit of an outlier in my family in terms of my lack of belief, and I try hard to make sure it's not an issue for the sake of family peace.

5 comments:

Eric said...

Glad you're home, Janiece, and it sounds like you're reasonably well (which I'm also glad for).

neurondoc said...

{{Hugs}}

And if you punch anyone in the throat, I want to be there to hold them down. Because they will obviously deserve it.

Anne C. said...

Glad you're home and that you appreciate what an awesome Smart Family you have. Also hoping you'll not drop me from the lists of potential Boogie-sitters. I do love the big lug.

Hugs and looking forward to seeing you next weekend! (Right?)

Janiece said...

I'm sorry, Anne - we have to go up to Longmont to help my Hot Mom with her PC, and then I shall be chained to my Statistics book for the remainder of the weekend.

:-(

How about the weekend after we return?

Anne C. said...

Sure! Whatever works for you, hon. You were patient enough with my schedule, it's only fair to return the favor. :)