tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post5329510587510536299..comments2024-03-06T08:03:36.848-05:00Comments on The Candrians Down Under: Lorenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04766712212055001777noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-63351304314907743692010-02-02T23:40:51.728-05:002010-02-02T23:40:51.728-05:00Oh Lorena, I am sorry that you are having your hea...Oh Lorena, I am sorry that you are having your heart broken. I really really admire you for being a great enough mom and owner to realize something had to give to make it all better for everyone. I have plenty of friends that end up with dogs and babies and the dogs are locked up in the tiny yard or crate ALL day just so they stay out of the way. It isn't fair. I admire that you even gave Chewy such a great home for the start of his life. I remember how I couldn't eve handle my amazing puppy Thembu and had to find a home for him, and I didn't even have a kid- just a housing rule at one of our apartments. I cried, Garrett cried, it was awful. I remember calling one lady who told me I was a crappy person for not being able to keep him. I hate her, still. <br /> Just remember though- just because we can do something like raise a dog and conquer the world, doesn't mean we have to do it all at once. You could have kept Chewy and survived, but surviving isn't the greatest option for any of you. You did the best thing and you are still kicking butt as a mom, even though it my not feel like it all the time. I love you. Come home so we can visit!!!!dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487039548199188305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-1510277689804020302010-01-27T11:49:20.062-05:002010-01-27T11:49:20.062-05:00Ok lady, now that you've got all this free tim...Ok lady, now that you've got all this free time I expect to see more baby pics! Just kidding. I hope you're getting over your cold and that The Smalls is sleeping through the night again.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129006847154102280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-9216686412464310532010-01-22T18:48:50.200-05:002010-01-22T18:48:50.200-05:00Ugh Lorena. I think you made the right choice. WHe...Ugh Lorena. I think you made the right choice. WHen you are feeling sad, remember me almost "accidentally" running over Friday in my minivan:)Hans and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057130316909694602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-62896450179932065782010-01-22T14:41:06.903-05:002010-01-22T14:41:06.903-05:00Have you ever read "Marley and Me"? You ...Have you ever read "Marley and Me"? You need to. It is such a sweet story. It will make you laugh and cry. I want a dog but I really worry about the added stresses that come with having kids and a dog. It seems too much!! So I totally could see where you are coming from...I don't know if I'd last a day!! I keep telling myself when the kids can take care of the dog themselves, maybe we can...and I want an easy dog that is as big as a rat and that obeys my every command. Anyway, check my blog soon...we found out what we are having...I'm going to update it today!Dana Broderickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459966029025859229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-53585307003160418162010-01-19T16:33:27.027-05:002010-01-19T16:33:27.027-05:00A really good mentor of mine told me once that I c...A really good mentor of mine told me once that I could do anything I wanted in life, but I couldn't do everything. I still (and probably always will) come into instances where perfectionist Sara knows she can and thinks she should handle the whole combo, but then has to step back and re-evaluate the purpose of it all. I'm glad that you were able to come to a decision, and that as time goes on, your grief will be replaced with confidence that it was the best one for you guys right now. <br /><br />Besides, having a minute to work-out and take a shower just feels nice. :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620033042708836242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-53813361132484662562010-01-19T15:31:49.375-05:002010-01-19T15:31:49.375-05:00You should have just asked me to quit my job and m...You should have just asked me to quit my job and move to Sweden to help out...I would have! :)ahoAmy Lovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900976439327157608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-1144582834015645762010-01-19T15:05:21.823-05:002010-01-19T15:05:21.823-05:00You should get a cat.You should get a cat.AJ Candrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258126486138240773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-46362435430146278972010-01-19T13:26:47.561-05:002010-01-19T13:26:47.561-05:00Lorena I am so sorry for how torn you are!!!!!!! ...Lorena I am so sorry for how torn you are!!!!!!! Seriously, listening to your going back and forth, it reminded me of when I first had Andi and Ryan was still only 11mo. old and not walking. I can't imagine how hard this all was for you!!! And I don't blame you for getting so attached. And how awesome Rob was able to see first hand just how hard it all was. BUT that story of the pacifier was ADORABLE, as were all the rest. You remind me of Jena - she so needed to get rid of Marley because once the boys came, it was just too much. One day - my goal is that when the kids are old enough to help me take care of an animal, that is when we will get one. I know that I will get attached and it's just so hard when you are trying to care for your infant! Good luck with your mourning, I don't doubt that is difficult!RachelAAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810299591186388455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-36796186931474646752010-01-19T10:53:47.519-05:002010-01-19T10:53:47.519-05:00Lorena, you seriously should write a book. You are...Lorena, you seriously should write a book. You are a good writer. I'm sad I'll never meet Chewy, but it's quite evident that you love your little boy a lot more than the dog and even more than the dream of the dog, otherwise Chewy would still be at your house and even though you loved him you would still be miserable. I'm sure you did the right thing.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00516950582552942398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-66125428153131872952010-01-19T10:51:09.040-05:002010-01-19T10:51:09.040-05:00Oh, that was sweet. But Chewy sucking on Michael&#...Oh, that was sweet. But Chewy sucking on Michael's pacifier is gross!Xoxo Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277449970755057365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-20207612615655377912010-01-19T09:00:17.537-05:002010-01-19T09:00:17.537-05:00And now you can enjoy every precious moment with T...And now you can enjoy every precious moment with The Smalls and not have to worry if Chewy is gnawing on your wedding dress.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129006847154102280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32526378.post-50587046354390267732010-01-19T08:52:31.023-05:002010-01-19T08:52:31.023-05:00I know it was a hard decision for both of you, but...I know it was a hard decision for both of you, but I think it was the right one. I'm sure it will take some time to grieve Chewy's absence, but in the end I think it's better that you protect your internal peace.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129006847154102280noreply@blogger.com