Wow. I am so overwhelmed by just how many people have gone out of their way to contact me via e-mail, facebook, phone calls, etc. when they heard about Lucy. Even my friends who are not dog people (I try not to judge!) have offered their condolences. When I posted about service earlier this week, I didn't anticipate being on the receiving end, but that is exactly what has happened. Thanks to you all!
Have you ever needed crutches? I hadn't, until a week ago. I'm pretty sure I strained a muscle while running a half-marathon. (That sounds kind of cool, doesn't it? I'm not actually that cool; the last time I strained a muscle it was from carrying too many shopping bags at once.) In any case, I found myself in need of some crutches. I sent my husband to the store to get some. Photo: A pair of crutches leans against a wall Not that crutches are all that complex, but because I hadn't used any before, I wondered if I could figure out how to adjust them to fit me properly. I shouldn't have worried. John came home from Walmart with their generic store brand of crutches, complete with instructions. First, I needed to take out a long bolt that went through the hand grip. Then I needed to find my height range, push down two metal pieces, and slide the crutches until the little metal pieces came up in the hole near my height range. (Having two people for this
Hello, I read your email from the droolers mailing list and found your blog. I am sorry for the lost of your beloved Lucy. She was beautiful and had some very striking colors. RIP and Run Free at the Bridge with the wind blowing your ears. HoundDogMom (Sherri)
ReplyDeleteP.S...We also have a dog blog with 3 bassets (http://www.hounddogmom.blogspot.com) stop by sometime. :)